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issue 337 roquetas amp almerimar 16 may - 22 may
Kitchen open 1230 - 300 700 - 1000 Closed ThursdaysPlaza Los Jazmines 10 04740 Roquetas de Mar
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reD cross flasH moBOver a hundred people participated in a Flash Mob organised by the Red
Cross in Roquetas del Mar It took place in the main hall of the Centro Comercial Gran Plaza and the
purpose was to make known the work of the Red Cross Local Assembly Also this new and original activity served to involve volunteers in a joint initiative that reflects the unity and teamwork that is part of the CRE movement in Roquetas de Mar
The Flash Mob was planned in different parts of the Mall At a given moment the sound system began to play and immediately the volunteers began to dance a choreographed display which ended with the participants dancing wearing Cruz Roja and Andaluciacutea Compromiso Digital uniforms
Flash Mob is defined as an organised action in which a large group of people gather in a public place and launch an unusual activity together capturing the attention of those present and at the end of this activity dispersing quickly
Subsequently the video of the activity will be disseminated through social networks which will increase its popularity and therefore the work that CRE in Roquetas de Mar
Roquetas de Mar CRE would like to thank the Gran Plaza Shopping Centre for their support of the event
DruG outlet DismantleDA drug outlet in Roquetas de Mar has been dismantled Officers of the
Guardia Civil have arrested R R P 44 for a crime against public health As a result of constant vigilance by the Civil Guard the officers became aware of the existence of a drug outlet in a shop in Roquetas de Mar Upon conducting an investigation the officers found varying amounts of marijuana in different parts of the establishment such as in a small glass jar an electric Taser behind the counter and inside the store a large glass jar with freshly cut marijuana buds a bag with the same substance a precision scale a bag of plastic bags and a small amount of cannabis pollen The officers searched a shop assistant and seized a total of 370 Euros divided into bills of different values possibly as the result of sales
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AUAN 14th May 2012AUAN the homeowners
association has submitted a formal objection to the planning documents published by Albox Town Council on the 2nd of May because they could result in the initiation of proceedings against 295 buildings situated in the town In addition the association claims that a further 278 houses are placed in a ldquolegal limbordquo by the town halls proposals
The planning documents published under the terms of the recent Regularisation Decree for houses on non urban land consist of an Advance Plan of Inspection which could result in the initiation of proceedings against some 295 buildings (many in foreign ownership) located in or near waterways on rights of way near roads or subject to some other form of protection ldquoWe believe that the council should properly define and map these protected areas before they select homes for inclusion in the Inspection Plan The current list is not based on accurate criteria and could result in unnecessary worry and expense for homeownersrdquo said an AUAN spokesperson
This document further identifies some 278 houses (the majority foreign owned) that are located on illegal land divisions know as lsquoparcelaciones urbanisticasrsquo ldquoThese houses are placed in a sort of legal limbo and we have raised a number of issues with this designation including the fact that the town hall may
AUAN objects to proposAls to deAl with
illegAl hoUses UNder the regUlArisAtioN decree
have issued segregation licences for many of themrdquo the spokesperson continued ldquoWe also note with some concern that the homeowner has been listed as the promoter in a number of cases when this is clearly not truerdquo
The association also expressed its surprise at the selection of properties included in the second planning document the Advance of Urban Settlements highlighting that only two urban settlements had been identified in the Aljambra area of Albox the location of a number of illegal urbanisations whilst others constructed by the same promoter and other promoters containing numerous houses have
been excludedldquoThis only goes to show
why we do not believe that the decree is the solution that the homeowners and the property industry needs In practice it just makes matters worse as time will tellrdquo
ldquoOur members feel that having been defrauded by our promoters and let down by a slow legal system we are now being held to ransom by the government of Andaluciacutea who demands expensive paperwork difficult legal contortions and in some cases the funding of infrastructure projects to fix problems caused by others including it must be said the Junta de Andaluciacuteardquo the spokesperson concluded
locAl News UpdAteAlMeRiacuteAChildren admitted to the Hospital
Torrecaacuterdenas have been visited by characters from the film Star Wars
This initiative is part of the Plan Integral de Atencioacuten al Nintildeo Hospitalizado and is designed to make the stay of pediatric patients and their families as pleasant as possible
The visits by representative characters from the saga Star Wars which was made into several films by George lucas have been organised by the Direccioacuten de enfermeriacutea del Complejo Hospitalario Torrecaacuterdenas and the legioacuten 501 an association of enthusiastic volunteers from the popular film franchise Their aim is to bring the Star Wars saga to all corners of Spain with exact replicas of the original costumes from the films of the series
This group of volunteers have also donated balloons stuffed animals comic books and crayons among other items to children hospitalised in Almeriacutea They intend to keep up this collaboration with the hospital marking other important dates with similar visits as appropriate
NiacuteJARAbout 90000 people visited expolevante
and NiacutejarCaza 2012The success of the eleventh edition of the
Feria de la Agricultura Cinegeacutetica y Naturaleza (Agriculture Hunting and Nature) has exceeded all expectations ndash a record 90000 people have visited the exhibition to enjoy the animals on display the exhibits the stalls offering tasters and the wide variety of businesses attending
The Alcalde del Ayuntamiento de Niacutejar Antonio Jesuacutes Rodriacuteguez announced that lsquoWithout doubt it has far exceeded expectations and we are really happy We have again demonstrated the ability of the City Council to organise an international event of this nature and more importantly we made clear our support for farmers in critical and complicated timesrsquo
The Concejal de Agricultura Joseacute Requena said that lsquoFor him NiacutejarCaza and expolevante 2012 has already become a benchmark of agriculture Almeriacutea The work undertaken by the businesses the good feelings generated by this show and the volume of trade generated have without doubt been achievedrsquo
VeRAThe Alcalde de Vera Joseacute Carmelo Jorge
accompanied by the Concejal de Seguridad Ciudadana Joseacute A Fernaacutendez the edil de Bienestar Social Mariacutea Manuela Caparroacutes and Jefe de la Policiacutea local de Vera Andreacutes Saacutenchez recently signed a collaboration agreement with Televida through its local delegate in Andaluciacutea Mariacutea Rodriacuteguez for the Custodia de llaves (Custody of Keys) a service which allows users to benefit from Telecare in the city since 2005
This service is aimed at users of the Servicio Municipal de Teleasistencia de Vera for those who have only one or no contacts with keys to allow entry into their house in case of an emergency The purpose of this new service is to provide prompt attention to the user and avoid duplication of resources since it does not require the intervention of other security forces to enter the home
The key will be kept in a safe in a bag with an identification number (never personal data) and tamper-evident on the premises of the local police in the municipality In an emergency the person in need makes a call to the Terminal
de Teleasistencia from which the Centro de Atencioacuten al Servicio de Teleasistencia will follow the protocols of an emergency action directing the Policiacutea Municipal to take the bag to the address of the person in need Once used the bag is returned to the point of custody and resealed
Currently there are eleven people using the Telecare Service which is provided free of charge through IMSeRSO and FeMP Diputacioacuten de Almeriacutea and the Ayuntamiento of Vera and handled via the company Televida
In 2011 this service took 280 calls Of these 165 came through via the Centro while 115 came directly The main reason for the calls was loneliness and the need for advice
AlMeRiacuteA More than 60 new interns begin their specialist
training in Health Centres in Almeriacutea The first-year residents are training in a total of
22 areas The Delegacioacuten Provincial de la Consejeriacutea
de Salud in Almeriacutea has hosted the annual event to welcome new professionals beginning their training as intern specialists in the various Centres of the province
This year there are a total of 64 new residents a total of 22 specialties among which are Obstetric-Gynecology Occupational Health Nursing and for the first time Pediatric Nursing
Of the 64 new residents 6 will specialise in Obstetric Gynecologic and complete their training in Hospitals Torrecaacuterdenas Poniente and la Inmaculada
Three other residents will be training in Pediatric Nursing the first time this specialty has been represented One will specialise in nursing work
The rest are distributed in 18 other areas Family and Community Medicine (23) Clinical Biochemistry (2) Pathology (1) Anesthesiology (1) General and Digestive Surgery (1) Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (3) Hospital Pharmacy (2) Hematology and Hemotherapy (1) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1) Intensive Care Medicine (2) Internal Medicine (3) Occupational Medicine (2) Nephrology (1) Obstetrics and Gynecology ( 3) Pediatrics (3) Clinical Psychology (1) Psychiatry (3) and Radiology (1)
The largest group is formed by the future specialists in Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria (Family and Community Medicine) whose training is supervised by the training unit of Family Medicine of Almeriacutea Of the 23 residents in this area 12 will complete their training at the District Hospital Almeria and Torrecaacuterdenas 5 in the Aacuterea Sanitaria Norte de Almeriacutea and 6 in the Hospital of the Distrito de Poniente
In all other specialties 26 first-year residents were welcomed into the Complejo Hospitalario Torrecaacuterdenas and 5 empresa Puacuteblica Hospital de Poniente in the areas of Clinical Biochemistry Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Hospital Pharmacy Internal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology
Most of these residents of which about 52 are women must complete four years of training to become specialists In some cases such as midwives Nursing or Clinical Psychology the period is however only two years By contrast in others such as Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and Internal Medicine specialisation requires a period of five years of study
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LegaLising cannabis wouLd soLve spainrsquos deficit
probLem says bransonThe official opening of Barcelonarsquos Cannabis Museum
yesterday proved to be the perfect opportunity for experts to renew calls for the legalisation of the drug with Richard Branson saying that Spain could solve its deficit problem by legalising cannabis alone
The multi-millionaire founder of the Virgin emporium is also a member of a global commission on drugs policy which includes five ex-presidents and Kofi Annan the former United Nations secretary general and which concluded last year that the war on drugs had failed and called for experiments in decriminalisation
Branson said that if Spain were to legalise cannabis use and collect taxes on its consumption marijuana could go a long way towards solving its current economic problems ldquoit would help get the country back on its feetrdquo he said
Branson was in Barcelona to receive an award from the promotors of the new Cannabis Museum - the biggest in the world at 900 square metres - in recognition of the work the commission has done since 2004 to promote the acceptance of the plant in all its forms and the reintroduction of cannabis for medicinal purposes
The British multimillionaire took the opportunity to praise the initiative taken by the village of Rasquera (Tarragona) whose inhabitants voted for an ldquoanticrisis planrdquo involving renting out land to a Barcelona-based cannabis growersrsquo society
ldquoIt seems like a great idea to merdquo said Branson who also expressed his regret over what he considered to be Amsterdamrsquos ldquobackward steprdquo and an ldquoerrorrdquo in changing Dutch law so that visitors to the country can no longer buy cannabis in the countryrsquos coffee shops
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The mayor of Rasquera Bernat Pellisa was also present at the Museumrsquos and he underlined the fact that his plan to help the village out of recession was in fact based on a report by the global commission that Branson is a member of ldquoThis ceremony is a loudspeaker for an opportunity to combat the economic crisis that no-one stops talking aboutrdquo said the mayor
The museum which opens to the public on Friday will exhibit paintings photos and drawings illustrating the use of cannabis throughout history as well as some antique objects like tools and instruments used to transform the hemp plant into rope paper and fabric
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dispUte Asks for more timeJaime Montalvo the arbitrator brought in by
the government to try to bring the stand-off between Iberia and its pilots to a conclusion has requested an extension to the original ten-day deadline he was given on April 29th before he presents his findings
Sources following the case have said that the arbitrator has asked to extend the ten working day time limit he was initially given because of the ldquocomplexity and importancerdquo of the dispute the pilots have with Iberia
Owing to this complexity Montalvo has made an official request to the Ministry of labour and Social Security and to the
Ministry of Public Works for the deadline to be extended
He has requested additional documentation from both the pilotsrsquo union Sepla and from the airline in order to have the maximum amount of information available to him in order to make the decision he has to make for both parties
No specific new deadline has been requested as it is felt that the government who forced Iberia and Sepla into this latest round of arbitration should make the decision about when the conflict has to be solved
spAiN celebrAtes eUrope dAy with the messAge
ldquotogether we Are stroNgerrdquoeurope Day was celebrated with over
a hundred different official events in various cities across Spain today with this yearrsquos slogan - ldquoTogether we are strongerrdquo - which politicians hoped would promote a greater degree of unity amongst european citizens especially in the current economic crisis
europe Day commemoratersquos the historical declaration by French foreign minister Robert Schuman on May 9th 1950 in favour of a united euope and
has now become an annual celebration of peace and unity in europe
Schumanrsquos declaration proposed the pooling of French and West German coal and steel industries leading to the creation of the european Coal and Steel Community the first european Community and hence is considered a principle founding moment
The programme of events organised to celebrate that historic day in a number of different Spanish cities covers everything from conferences
talks and workshops to childrenrsquos activities and leaflet distribution
In Madrid representatives of all the european institutions took part in an official ceremony which saw the european flag hoisted permanently at San Vicente square and there was a reception for european politicians in Barcelona
At its headquarters in Madrid the PSOe organised a conference with young europeans to commemorate europe Day
BBVA RESEARCh PREDICTS ALMOST 6 MILLIOn jOBLESS In SPAIn nExT yEAR
BBVA Research has lowered its predictions for the labour situation in Spain estimating that unemployment will reach 246 this year and will climb as high as 248 in 2013 according to its latest report in lsquoSituacioacuten espantildearsquo magazine
These predictions are lower than earlier ones (244 and 246) the government included in its macroeconomic budget plan for this year which predicts 243 unemployment in 2012 and 242 in 2013
The government has already admitted that the jobless figures could rise
from 47 to 56 million but the BBVA figures suggest that this figure could actually be closer to 6 million
Spain currently has its highest unemployment figures ever recorded It is also the the european country with the highest unemployment rate (number of jobless in relation to total population) Both the government predictions and those made by the BBVA suggest that Spain will continue to be the worst-performing country on the continent in relation to employment for at least the
next two yearsThe government has now
admitted that it is not going to be able to create employment in the short or medium term BBVA Research agrees that the labour reforms brought in by the government would go some way to slowing down the increase in unemployment and that they would have an ldquoespecially positiverdquo impact creating 10 more jobs in the long term that would have been achieved without them
BBVA Research has maintained its predictions with regard to this yearrsquos
and next yearrsquos GDP (at -13 and +06) and the deficit reduction at 53 this year and 3 in 2013 in line with the governmentrsquos own predictions
In fact the bank said the measures adopted increased credibility about the possibility of reaching fiscal objectives and mentioned in particular the plan to pay suppliers which could make a seven point difference in the GDP in 2012
Actor Hugh laurie best known in Spain for his role as Doctor Gregory House in the series of the same name will be playing gigs in a number of Spanish cities in July as part of a world tour to promote his blues album ldquolet them talkrdquo laurie sings lead vocals and plays the piano and guitar
The first concert will be in Barcelona on 26th July in the Arteria Paralel theatre the following day laurie and his band will play at the Circo Price in Madrid as part of the los Veranos de la Villa programme and on 29th July they will play in Marbella as part of the Starlite Festival
ldquolet them talkrdquo released last year by Warner Music topped the charts in a number of countries and is now the inspiration behind
a world tour that will take laurie and his backing group to the United States Argentina Chile Russia the UK Holland France and Germany amongst other countries
laurie has previously played guitar in different episodes of House and guested as a pianist on Meat loafrsquosrsquos 2010 album Hang Cool Teddy Bear following an appearance from the US rock star on the TV show He also appeared in the music videos for the Kate Bush single experiment IV in 1986 and the 1992 single Walking on Broken Glass by Annie lennox
Other actors to have embarked on musical careers include Woody Allen Bruce Willis and Kevin Costner as well as Scarlett Johansson and Juliette lewis
hUGh LAURIE BRInGS ThE BLUES TO SPAIn In jULy
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Spain has slipped four places in Save the Childrenrsquos world ranking of how safe a country is to become a mother dropping to 16th in the listThe report aims to find the best and worst countries
to become a mother in terms of womenrsquos health educational and financial situation as well as babiesrsquo ldquobasicrdquo
welfareThe ten best countries to go through maternity are Norway
Iceland Sweden New Zealand Denmark Finland Australia Belgium Ireland Holland and the UK the last two sharing tenth
placeWhilst eight of the top ten countries are in europe eight of the worst-
performing countries are in Subsaharan Africa and seven of them are currently suffering from food shortages The worst country in terms of becoming a mother is
Niger performing slightly worse than last yearrsquos bottom-placed country Afghanistan with Yemen Guinea Bissau Mali eritrea Chad Sudan Southern Sudan and the
Democratic Republic of Congo just aheadSpain with 16 weeks of statutory maternity leave is now below France and Portugal but ahead of estonia and Switzerland in terms of how much maternity leave is granted by the state but behind countries like the UK and Denmark where women get 52 weeks
The Save The Children report showed that women in Spain had a life expectancy of 85 years similar to that in France or Switzerland and inferior
only to Japanrsquos and an infant mortality rate of 5 in every 1000Save the Children highlighted the fact that in Norway women study for an
average of 18 years have a life-expectancy of 82 82 use contraceptives and only one in every 175 women are at risk of losing a child before its fifth birthday
In contrast in Niacuteger the life expectancy for women is 56 they receive an average of only four yearsrsquo schooling only 5 use contraceptives and one in seven children dies before its fifth birthday In addition one in 16 women there die as a direct result of pregnancy or childbirth
Save the Children said that malnutrition is the cause of ldquoat leastrdquo a fifth of all maternal deaths and more that a third of infant deaths A third of all children in Asia about 100 million suffer chronic malnutrition with that figure rising to two in five children in Africa or about 60 million in total
The charity has outlined six ldquoessentialrdquo measures that they believe to be ldquolife saversrdquo and should be available to every new mother in the world the possibility to breastfeed nutritional supplements vitamin A iron zinc and good hygiene practices They believe in fact that by breastfeeding alone a million infant deaths alone could be prevented each yearldquoOur report demonstrates that breastfeeding saves lives every
country ought to put policies and progammes into place that promote breastfeedingrdquo their statement reads
EC DECLARES PUBLIC FUnDInG OF ALICAnTE FILM STUDIOS lsquoILLEGALrsquoThe european
Commission (eC) has declared financial aid given by the Generalitat (Valencian regional government) to the Ciudad de la luz film studios in Alicante ldquoillegalrdquo and has told Spain to claim back the 265 million euros invested in the creation of this audiovisual centre
The eC claims that this public funding ldquowas not given in market conditions and should therefore be returned by the beneficiaryrdquo says a press statement today
Furthermore the eC also questioned whether the decision to create another film studio in Spain which already has established studios in Madrid and Barcelona was entirely ldquocommercialrdquo
ldquoThe Spanish film sector is dynamic and competitiverdquo said the eC commissioner for Competition Joaquiacuten Almunia who claimed there was ldquono need to spend public money to finance a new studiordquo Almunia claimed that financing this project with public money
was detrimental to existing studios and in the current economic climate could be ldquodisastrousrdquo
The eC opened an investigation in 2008 after a receiving a number of complaints with the aim of deciding whether the financial assitance provded by the Generalitat to the Ciudad de la luz was in line with european regulations on state funding
ldquoThe Commission has serious doubts that in the competitive climate the decision to invest in a totally new project away from the established movie-making centres in Madrid and Barcelona could be based on
commerical considerationsrdquo the report underlined
The Ce also added that both its own investigation and an independent business plan had concluded that ldquoa private investor would never have financed the Ciudad de la luz project 100rdquo
For his part the president of the Generalitat Alberto Fabra defended the regional government after meeting with Almunia in Brussels last week saying his office ldquoacted correctlyrdquo
ldquoWe insist that we acted in accordance with the law and there was no infair competitionrdquo in awarding the funding declared Fabra
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King Juan Carlos and Queen sofia Celebrate golden wedding anniversary
50 YeARS AGO ON 14TH MAY KING JUAN CARlOS MARRIeD QUeeN SOFiacuteA IN THe PReSeNCe OF 137 KINGS QUeeNS
PRINCeS AND PRINCeSSeS FROM All OVeR eUROPe BUT THe ROYAl COUPle HAVe DeCIDeD NOT TO HOlD AN OFFICIAl CeleBRATION OF THeIR GOlDeN WeDDING ANNIVeRSARY
The Royal Household has produced a CD for those interested in the anniversary entitled ldquoTheir Majestiesrsquo Golden Wedding 50 years 50 picturesrdquo a compilation of images chosen to reflect the couplersquos life together including some taken inside the Zarzuela palace on their silver wedding anniversary 25 years ago
The final image on the reflects the moment when during the official opening of the X legislature of Parliament on 27th December 2011 the monarchs received the longest applause ever recorded in the congress building
The King and Queen who were married on May 14th 1962 in Athens in a combined Catholic and Orthodox service celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with an official ceremony receiving members of other european royal houses and members of the Government headed up by Felipe Gonzaacutelez at the time They also celebrated a private mass and held receptions for 17 other couples celebrating their silver wedding anniversary the same day
The fairytale began over 50 years ago when in September 1961 Don Juan Carlos called out a spontaneous ldquoSofia catchrdquo as he threw her a box containing an engagement ring during a royal dinner in the hotel Beau Rivage in lausanne
Queen Victoria eugenia had to sell all the jewels she had inherited from empress eugenia de Montijo (the last empress consort of the French as the wife of Napoleon III) to pay for the celebration inviting representatives of 27 royal families to an occasion witnessed by throusands of Spaniards and Greeks who lined the streets of Athens The 24-year-old prince Juan Carlos wore his infantry lieutenant gala uniform and Sofia wore a silk gown with silver thread interwoven into it a veil and a silver and diamond tiara that her mother had worn for her wedding
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tUmbles iNto redSpainrsquos Gamesa one of the worldrsquos
top wind turbine manufacturers said Thursday it swung into a loss in the first quarter due to a drop in margins
The company lost 21 million euros ($27 million) in the three months to March compared to a net profit of 13 million euros during the same time last year it said in a statement
ldquoThe macroeconomic and industry situation growing price competition mainly in China and the costs of implementing new platforms worldwide had a temporary impact on group profitabilityrdquo it said
ldquoGamesa expects the profitability of the wind turbine area and of the group to gradually recover in the coming quarters especially in the second half of the year due to a progressive rebound in activity a
smaller impact of new platform launches and the effects of new cost optimisation measuresrdquo
Sales jumped 33 percent to 777 million euros in the first quarter as wind farm development offset weakness in the wind turbine division which suffered the effects of a decline in activity in China and India
earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization (eBITDA) -- a key measure of profitability -- dropped to 32 million euros in the first quarter from 76 million euros in the same year-ago period
Games shares fell 296 percent to 1802 euros in early afternoon trade bucking the trend of Spainrsquos benchmark Ibex-35 index which was up 156 percent
Students To Kick Off Mass Protests In SpainThousands of Spanish
students take to the streets on Thursday to demonstrate against crisis cuts in education the first in several days of social protests across the country
The national Studentsrsquo Union has called demonstrations in more than 50 towns its leader Tohil Delgado told AFP predicting that thousands of students and teachers would join in despite looming exams
ldquoWe have called this demonstration as an initial response to this attack on public education which is without precedent in the past 35 yearsrdquo he said citing reforms that protestors say are disrupting classes
As Spain fights to stabilise its public finances schools and universities have for months been complaining of shrinking budgets for research and extra work for teachers
Since the last student marches on February 29 the government has announced a
further three billion euros in cost-cutting reforms
On April 20 the central government said it would let regional authorities expand class sizes by a fifth and raise university fees to an average 1500 euros from 1000 euros
Protests in cities including Madrid and Barcelona are due to start at noon (1000 GMT) on Thursday the union said
Spainrsquos universities have been a traditional centre of protest since the time of General Francisco Francorsquos 1939-1975 dictatorship
The latest demonstrations are part of a wave of anger at the austerity measures launched since the conservative Popular Party of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy took over the government in December
In a broader protest the movement known as the ldquoindignantrdquo on May 15 marks one year since it sprang up
and occupied central Madrid for weeks with a tent city on the Puerta del Sol square
The movement has promised four days of protests from May 12 to 15
The ldquoindignantsrdquo appear divided over their internal organization however as traditional labour unions take centre stage mobilising huge protests
Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated during a general strike on March 29 and a strike across the whole education sector is planned for May 22
ldquoThe government has not hesitated to continue on its course of destroying the welfare state but this will only inflame the spirits of the workers and the young peoplerdquo Delgado said
ldquoWe are convinced that in the coming weeks and months there will be many more social protests not only by students and teachers but by all workersrdquo
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spain takes state controL of fourth-biggest bank bankia
The Spanish state will take control of the fourth-biggest listed bank Bankia the government said Wednesday as it races to shore up the bankrsquos bad loan-ridden balance sheet
The state would take a 45-percent stake by converting a state-backed loan of 4465 billion euros ($58 billion) into shares ldquomeaning it will take controlrdquo the economy ministry said in a statement
The dramatic but widely telegraphed move comes two days before the government is to announce broad banking reforms to ease the crushing burden of loans extended during a property bubble that imploded in 2008
Bankia an amalgam of seven shaky savings banks created in 2010 was at the centre of market concerns over fragile balance sheets but analysts fear the rot goes much deeper
One of the biggest worries for investors is that they do not know the real value of the banksrsquo exposure to the property sector
For the economy it means many banks are struggling to clean up their balance sheets and are therefore reluctant to lend
to households and businesses potentially freezing up activity
Bankia had the industryrsquos largest exposure to the property market at 375 billion euros ($49 billion) at the end of 2011 of which 318 billion euros were classed as problematic
Madrid is throwing a lifeline by converting into capital the state loan extended in December 2010 to Bankia parent group Banco Financiero de Ahorros (BFA)
The loan which was handled by the state-backed Fund for Orderly Bank Restructuring (FROB) demanded an interest rate of 775 percent and was repayable over five years
The Bank of Spain said it received Bankiarsquos request for the state to convert the loan into capital on the same day new executive chairman Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri was appointed
The former Bankiarsquos executive chairman Rodrigo Rato who was previously a Spanish economy minister and who once led the IMF announced his resignation on Monday as news emerged of the impending rescue
British jubilee GibraltarVisit Annoys Spain
Spain told Britain it was ldquoupset and uncomfortablerdquo at a planned visit by Britainrsquos Prince edward to the disputed territory of Gibraltar the Spanish foreign ministry said Thursday
In talks with Britainrsquos ambassador in Madrid Giles Paxman ministry official Santiago Cabanas ldquoexpressed how upset and uncomfortable the government is with the visitrdquo by edward and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones from June 11-13 a statement said
The visit is part of a summer of celebrations to mark the 60th year on the British throne of edwardrsquos mother Queen elizabeth II the British embassy in Madrid told AFP
It made no immediate direct reaction to
Spainrsquos complaintGibraltar a largely self-governing enclave
complete with British pubs and red telephone boxes nestled under a cliffside at the eastern neck of the Mediterranean is a rare diplomatic sore point between london and Madrid
Spain ceded Gibraltar to Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht but has long argued that it should be returned to Spanish sovereignty
Britain refuses to renounce sovereignty against the wishes of Gibraltarians
The last British royal visit to Gibraltar was by edwardrsquos sister Princess Anne in 2009 which likewise annoyed Spain
EURO MPS CRITICISE MAnAGERS OF EU AGEnCIESThe european Parliament
has delayed approval of three major eU agency budgets because of concerns about their managers
MePs have criticised one of the agencies - the european Food Safety Authority (eFSA) - for links to the food industry considered a possible risk to eFSArsquos independence
The head of eFSArsquos board Diana Banati resigned on Wednesday She is joining a powerful industry lobby group based in Washington DC
eFSA is based in a grand old palace in Parma Italy and its total budget in 2010 was 747m euros (pound60m $97m)
The other agencies criticised by MePs are the eU Medicines Agency based in london and the environment Agency in Copenhagen
The parliamentrsquos budget committee said it was ldquoseriously concernedrdquo that in 2010 while the environment Agencyrsquos executive director Jacqueline McGlade was ldquodirectly involvedrdquo with earthwatch an environmental NGO she and 28 agency staff
went on research trips to earthwatch projects and the agency paid 33791 euros to the NGO
The committee urged the agency to publish the declarations of interest provided by its staff to help prevent any conflicts of interest
A parliament spokesman told press sources that the budget delay - refusing to ldquogrant the dischargerdquo in eU jargon - could have a negative impact on an agencyrsquos 2013 budget
The MePsrsquo budget committee could decide to put part of the agencyrsquos budget in reserve and put a block on the agency hiring new people he said
Such a move means ldquothe prestige of the agency is not goodrdquo he added
MePsrsquo concerns about potential conflict of interest have dogged eFSA
An eFSA statement said Ms Banati resigned at eFSArsquos request in line with the agencyrsquos code of conduct which warns against ldquoactivities which could raise doubts about their independence
even with respect to potential conflicts of interestrdquo
She is moving to the International life Sciences Institute (IlSI) a body which acts on behalf of numerous food and biotech multinationals including Danone Kraft Foods Monsanto Nestle and Procter amp Gamble
A report by the parliamentrsquos budget committee issued before Ms Banatirsquos resignation raised questions about her links with IlSI going back to 2010
It said she had ldquofailed in 2010 to declare her membership of the Board of Directors of the IlSIrdquo
It called the eFSA boardrsquos scrutiny of its membersrsquo declarations of interest ldquoinsufficiently rigorous and detailedrdquo
And the MePs urged eFSA to cut the ldquounacceptablerdquo cost of board meetings pointing out that each meeting of the 15-member board cost on average 92630 euros
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To ediTorsolTimesCom
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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 11 may
The weather was magnificent today The sun was shining and summer growing grass is starting to grow again making the rough more difficult here in Almerimar
We had 27 players taking part in a Reverse Waltz competition with 2 hidden holes
The winners were Peter White larry Rowe Angela Carr and Doris (our imaginary player who makes up the numbers scoring 30 stableford point each week) with a team score of 92 points
last place and chocolates went to Hans Ooft Hans Folin David Scantlebury and Alan Sly with a team score of 71
Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by Drew McDowell with a distance of 323m
Thanks once again to John Flynn for doing the prize giving this week The biggest cheer went up when Mr President came up to collect his chocolates following his return to Friday golf after a lay-off for a number of weeks
Yes John Woodhead really did bump into the prize table sending two bottles of wine crashing to the clubhouse terrace floor
You can see the full results atwwwfridaygolfsocietyes
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Dates for your Diary22 June 2012 -Top Banana competition at
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el ejiDoFour people were injured in a three car
collision in el ejidoThe accident occurred in the small hours of
the morning on Calle loma de la mezquita an eye witness contacted the 112 services and policiacutea local investigated the cause of the accident while the injured a 21 year old woman and three men of 28 20 and 40 were taken to hospital by the 061 services
el ejiDoThe policiacutea nacional have arrested an
individual for the shooting which took place on monday may 7 on the Calle sotillo in the barrida de santa mariacutea del Aacuteguila in el ejido The arrested man identified as mFm 33
years of age alleges that he believed that the victim was about to take a significant amount of moneyThe incident is being investigated but
everything points to an attempted robbery The victim is an employee of a company and on of his duties is to pay in cash and cheques to the bank on this morning the victim had no money
to pay in however minutes earlier a call had been received by the policiacutea nacional warning that a man of about 35 to 40 years of age had shot at another and had been seen fleeing from the place with a carThe policiacutea nacional immediately attended
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the scene and found a male of 66 years of age with two bullet wounds one in the chest and another through-and-through in the leg The wounded man was rushed to hospital de poniente but was able to give a description of his assailant and the car in which he flednearly two hours later officers of the
seguridad Ciudadana located the vehicle in a park on Calle Camilo Joseacute Cela and were able to establish that it was the car that belonged to the victimrsquos firm after conducting tests and taking eyewitness
statements teams from the policiacutea Judicial and the policiacutea Cientiacutefica the officers determined that at the time the victim was preparing to leave with the car another individual jumped quickly into the passenger seat after a struggle the victim got out the car and called for help when the perpetrator got into the driverrsquos seat then got out of the vehicle and fired two shots at close range after which he fled the scene in the vehicle
wwwsoltimescom SOLTIMES MAY 2012 11
stiffer sentences for most serious crimes
Mark Mcdowell is a fully qualified analytical and clinical hypnotherapist He began his studies in 1988 under the tutorage of David Lesser and the Aqch in Birmingham before moving onto learn the clinical techniques of the renowned Gil Boyne head of the Californian institute of hypnotherapyOthers who have influenced Markrsquos work over
the years include Dave Elman Milton Erickson and Fritz PerlsAlong with the more common needs such as to stop smoking or to
achieve weight loss Mark is fully versed in working with all manner of lifersquos situations and feels no problem to be impassable Mark addresses any issue the client may have individually and intuitively
as he recognises that we are all unique and therefore respond to stimuli and life situations in different ways Mark strongly believes that we are more than just lsquoliving machinesrsquo who
have to deal with life by constantly adjusting our true needs according to outside forces He therefore works with the clients lsquospiritualrsquo wishes in mind allowing them to gain the emotional freedom not just to deal with life but to dictate itMark is the author of three books Confidence and crutches in which
through actual case studies the reader sees the way in which we use outside influences such as alcohol and medication to mask our emotions and so build a false sense of well-being Step by step the sessions bring each case history to a successful conclusion His second book Stepping through grief uses case studies to show the
intricacy and layers of emotion that can sometimes encapsulate our loss and so prevent us from moving on in with our life The reader sees how we can work through those layers and so gain the necessary release from our pain Marks final book Consequence of abuse looks at the effect on the lives
of those who have been abused Again using case studies the reader sees how those who have been abused can finally come to terms with their childhood releasing false perceptions of guilt shame and on-going fear Testimonials from the clients concerned are enclosed in all books All titles are available through booklocker or amazonMark is now dividing his time between a busy practice in England and the
sunnier climes of Roquetas Appointments are now being taken Smoking cessation is 95 euros with a free back up session if required All
other sessions are charged at 50 euros although concessions are available for those in need For those who would prefer home visits are also available within a 30km radius
For more information on Mark please visit his website
wwwmarkchmcdowellcomFor enquiries you can contact him atmarkchmcdowellhotmailcom or
for appointments on 07930 120 017 [yOuR CALL wiLL BE CHARGED AT yOuR nORMAL RATE]
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MEDIEVAL NIGHTOn Monday 7th May New York New York in
Roquetas De Mar held a
medieval night where guests enjoyed a delicious banquet of home made broth
chicken ribs etcAfter dinner there was a series of games led by the
ldquoKing and Queenrdquo which included bob the apple hoopla smash the pinata musical shots play your cards right and
medieval whispersThis highly enjoyable ldquothemedrdquo night is one of a series of
similar events put on by Adrian at New York previous events including a Mexican night Curry Night Thai Night and the
latest one in the planning is ldquoThe Big Jubilee Lunchrdquo on Sunday 3rd June with quizzes
and prizes tombola etc supporting Help for HeroesOther themed nights planned include a further Medieval
Night School Dinners Night Grease50rsquos Nightwatch out for adverts in the Sol Times with further details
of forthcoming events
The government has announced changes to the penal code which will allow them to add a so-called ldquocustodia de seguridadrdquo - a custodial sentence for security reasons - to sentences passed on those found guilty of the most serious crimes (excluding terrorism) adding up to a maximum of ten more years onto their imprisonment
The announcement was made this morning byJustice Minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardoacuten after his meeting with Antonio del Castillo the father of murdered Seville teeanger
Marta del Castillo who was killed in 2009 and whose body has never been found
The new law will affect sexual crimes serious crimes where violence or intimidation have been used and for drugs trafficking
It will also be applicable to criminals who have a past history of serious crimes or those who reoffend after completing their sentences
At the end of the meeting Gallardoacuten thanked Martarsquos father for using his ldquopersonal painrdquo
as a ldquopreventative measure and to help society as a wholerdquo Mr Del Castillo made it clear he was only ldquopartlyrdquo satisfied as the minister decided not to adopt ldquopermanent reviewable life sentencesrdquo in cases where there is ldquosome legal or judicial reason to keep those who commit this type of crime behind barsrdquo
Del Castillo also handed over a document asking for the promises made during the electoral campaign to be honoured demanding for example that those who ldquotorture rape or murder childrenrdquo
are given the ldquomaximum custodial sentencerdquo with ldquoreviewable life sentencesrdquo He also asked for the age of legal responsibility to be lowered
In addition Del Castillo demanded additional security measures once a convicted criminal is released after his or her sentence (supervised release) for those who have committed particularly serious crimes (murderers rapists paedophiles)
Finally Del Castillorsquos document which the
minister promised to study in detail also asked for the ldquodestruction or desecrationrdquo of a body so
that it cannot be used as evidence in court to be legally classified as a crime in itself
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look GooD feel Great Depression affects one in
four of us at some point of our lives but controversy still reigns over how to best treat the debilitating condition
Now scientists have found that a type of lsquomagnetic therapyrsquo - which involves no brain-altering drugs or invasive procedures - could be a potent new treatment
A team from the University of California los Angeles were testing NeuroStar TMS Therapy which works by beaming magnetic pulses through the skull These trigger small electrical charges that spark brain cells to fire
Results from tests on more than 300 patients with severe depression found 58 per cent achieved a positive response while more than a third (37 per cent) went into remission
The study was released at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association
Research leader Dr Ian Cook said lsquoThe improvements we observed show that non-drug therapy with NeuroStar TMS not only reduces the symptomatic suffering of patients but lessens the disability of depression with important implications for these individualsrsquo ability to return to functioning effectively at home in the workplace and in the communityrsquo
All the patients filled in a health questionnaire before and after the treatment
During each half-hour session the patient was placed under a treatment coil which is the size of a cupped hand It sent a pulsed magnetic field an inch under the scalp to the prefrontal
cortex the ante cingulate cortex and the limbic system which are the three areas of the brain thought to regulate mood
The magnetic field is similar in strength to that created by an MRI machine and sparks off very small electrical currents within the brain This stimulates neuron activity thought to provide relief from depression
Anti-depressants are released into the blood which can cause widespread physical side-effects such as hot flushes and nausea However supporters of Neurostar say because itrsquos a targeted therapy it only causes mild scalp pain
After an average of five weeks of NeuroStar treatment the percentage of patients reporting extreme problems with anxiety and depression decreased by 422 per cent
A previous study had found that
the therapy was twice as effective as a placebo in reducing depressive symptoms
Dr H Brent Sovason from Stanford University said lsquoThese data reinforce the clinical efficacy of TMS Therapy as a viable option for patients living with major depression who have not achieved or maintained symptom improvement with oral antidepressants
lsquoThe most meaningful takeaway for patients is that TMS Therapy has the potential to make them feel better in addition to potentially allowing them to experience a level of physical and social functionality they havenrsquot had with their depressionrsquo
In the UK depression for depression involves either medication or talking treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy or usually a combination of the two
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The 6th anniversary celebration at Glad Rags on Wednesday 9th May
proved a great successThe celebration gave Glad Rags a
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Summer is the ideal time to get cracking with those home improvements here are some ideas on where to start
Install a patio or garden decking Make sure your garden is up to scratch for those long summer evenings and lazy weekend BBQs Decking and patios are a great extension of indoor space and can provide a seating and dining area try shading with an awning and install lighting and outdoor heaters to make the most of the space If you want outdoor areas for storage and growing fruit or veg now is the perfect time to install that shed or greenhouse
Maintain your garden General garden maintenance like mowing weeding and repairing fencing is important too Gardens can look untidy very quickly make sure that your lawn is well cared for grass can suffer in extreme heat so you may need to install a sprinkler system and fertilise regularly
Install a swimming pool Pools are great for relaxing in summer amusing the kids and exercising without having to head to the gym Itrsquos not too late to install one now ndash choose from an easy to install above ground pool or an outdoor or inside submerged pool in a range of materials To increase the pools usage throughout the year you can install a pool enclosure and heat using a traditional pump or solar panels or heat pumps
Cooling your home An air conditioning system can be heaven in the summer months and therersquos plenty of options to choose from standalone models split air conditioners or centralised systems The most common air con in domestic environments is the split
system all air conditioning should be inverter controlled for efficiency
Renewable cooling options can save you money keep your home cool and protect the environment Consider installing an air or ground source heat pump which can provide air con in the summer and heat in the winter
15SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
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Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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Urgently Required realistically priced properties in Huercal-Overa amp
the surrounding areasNew Office NOw OpeN iN HUeRcal-OveRa
all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
terrAces decks verANdAs ANd iN gArdeNs therersquos jUst somethiNg soUl NUrtUriNg AboUt beiNg oUt iN the opeN Air
A place within Nature
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change Individuals must take personalised adviceTo keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on
our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
Garden ParasolsGarden Parasols
TOP TIPLook out for parasols that can be
detached and are washable as you
want to keep them looking their best
21SOLTIMES APRIL 2012wwwsoltimescom
According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
achieve peak fitness
Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
of the body as well as the heart and lungs making it a great activity for overall fitness It builds lung capacity endurance and strength Swimming is a non-impact activity so itrsquos a good alternative to high-impact exercise like running and aerobics Itrsquos kinder to the joints so a good choice for those with achy knees and ankles Itrsquos also good exercise in pregnancy
Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
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Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
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POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
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spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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plenty oF leG Room attentiVe WaitRess seRViCe
Comes as standaRdstunninG vieWs of
olive Groves amp mountainsonly 5 minutes off the main road
signposted to cucador (see map below)
2 CouRses3 CouRses
menu del noChe
lunChtimes 1230 - 330pmmenu del dia
3 CouRse homeCooKinG at itrsquos Best
7euro 5euro
plus
seRVed 6pm-9pmWednesday to satuRday
1230 - 5pm BooKinG adVisaBle
traDitional Delicious Home cookeD sunDay luncH
Blues BRotheRsFRiday 1st June
tiCKets noW aVailaBle
Dinner Dancesaturday 19th may 7 for 730 til late
kris kelly sings your favourite Diva hitsshirley Bassey ~ Dolly parton petula clarke ~ Brenda lee
tHen DancinG until you Drop3 course meal plus 12 bottle of house wine euro1695 per person
BookinG aDVisaBle call or email for menu
A DIVA Cabaret Night
28 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
OUT amp ABOUT
looK out For our live entertAinMent eveninGs
wwwbeachcombermojacarcomtel 950 473 099
Free wiFi
sunday Roast 3 couRSE - 12euroinCludinG dRinKs
regular tRiBute shoWs
see website for details
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover
Bar open 10am - LATEFood served all day
from 1030amLast orders 9pm
menu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHtmenu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHt3 courses euro10
3 courses euro1150
oasisoasisB a r a n d R e s t a u r a n t
Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
Mesoacuten de
IreneFRee Bottle
oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
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BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
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near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
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FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
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no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
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Phil Delivers
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in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
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registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
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mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
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pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
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ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
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numBer plates
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should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
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pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
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and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
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for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
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609 199 394
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Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
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norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
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painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
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refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
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Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
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300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
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only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
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meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
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paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
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35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
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I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
storage rooms for rent 5 square
meters to 15sqmeters
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from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
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not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
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Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
CaRs motoRhomes amp Vans any Condition We ColleCt
thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
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car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
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JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
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750euro plus transfer fee
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wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
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WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
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we also take friDGes wasHinG
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now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
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large VanRemovals deliveries
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Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
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call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
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f oR onLy 10 euro
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
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AUAN 14th May 2012AUAN the homeowners
association has submitted a formal objection to the planning documents published by Albox Town Council on the 2nd of May because they could result in the initiation of proceedings against 295 buildings situated in the town In addition the association claims that a further 278 houses are placed in a ldquolegal limbordquo by the town halls proposals
The planning documents published under the terms of the recent Regularisation Decree for houses on non urban land consist of an Advance Plan of Inspection which could result in the initiation of proceedings against some 295 buildings (many in foreign ownership) located in or near waterways on rights of way near roads or subject to some other form of protection ldquoWe believe that the council should properly define and map these protected areas before they select homes for inclusion in the Inspection Plan The current list is not based on accurate criteria and could result in unnecessary worry and expense for homeownersrdquo said an AUAN spokesperson
This document further identifies some 278 houses (the majority foreign owned) that are located on illegal land divisions know as lsquoparcelaciones urbanisticasrsquo ldquoThese houses are placed in a sort of legal limbo and we have raised a number of issues with this designation including the fact that the town hall may
AUAN objects to proposAls to deAl with
illegAl hoUses UNder the regUlArisAtioN decree
have issued segregation licences for many of themrdquo the spokesperson continued ldquoWe also note with some concern that the homeowner has been listed as the promoter in a number of cases when this is clearly not truerdquo
The association also expressed its surprise at the selection of properties included in the second planning document the Advance of Urban Settlements highlighting that only two urban settlements had been identified in the Aljambra area of Albox the location of a number of illegal urbanisations whilst others constructed by the same promoter and other promoters containing numerous houses have
been excludedldquoThis only goes to show
why we do not believe that the decree is the solution that the homeowners and the property industry needs In practice it just makes matters worse as time will tellrdquo
ldquoOur members feel that having been defrauded by our promoters and let down by a slow legal system we are now being held to ransom by the government of Andaluciacutea who demands expensive paperwork difficult legal contortions and in some cases the funding of infrastructure projects to fix problems caused by others including it must be said the Junta de Andaluciacuteardquo the spokesperson concluded
locAl News UpdAteAlMeRiacuteAChildren admitted to the Hospital
Torrecaacuterdenas have been visited by characters from the film Star Wars
This initiative is part of the Plan Integral de Atencioacuten al Nintildeo Hospitalizado and is designed to make the stay of pediatric patients and their families as pleasant as possible
The visits by representative characters from the saga Star Wars which was made into several films by George lucas have been organised by the Direccioacuten de enfermeriacutea del Complejo Hospitalario Torrecaacuterdenas and the legioacuten 501 an association of enthusiastic volunteers from the popular film franchise Their aim is to bring the Star Wars saga to all corners of Spain with exact replicas of the original costumes from the films of the series
This group of volunteers have also donated balloons stuffed animals comic books and crayons among other items to children hospitalised in Almeriacutea They intend to keep up this collaboration with the hospital marking other important dates with similar visits as appropriate
NiacuteJARAbout 90000 people visited expolevante
and NiacutejarCaza 2012The success of the eleventh edition of the
Feria de la Agricultura Cinegeacutetica y Naturaleza (Agriculture Hunting and Nature) has exceeded all expectations ndash a record 90000 people have visited the exhibition to enjoy the animals on display the exhibits the stalls offering tasters and the wide variety of businesses attending
The Alcalde del Ayuntamiento de Niacutejar Antonio Jesuacutes Rodriacuteguez announced that lsquoWithout doubt it has far exceeded expectations and we are really happy We have again demonstrated the ability of the City Council to organise an international event of this nature and more importantly we made clear our support for farmers in critical and complicated timesrsquo
The Concejal de Agricultura Joseacute Requena said that lsquoFor him NiacutejarCaza and expolevante 2012 has already become a benchmark of agriculture Almeriacutea The work undertaken by the businesses the good feelings generated by this show and the volume of trade generated have without doubt been achievedrsquo
VeRAThe Alcalde de Vera Joseacute Carmelo Jorge
accompanied by the Concejal de Seguridad Ciudadana Joseacute A Fernaacutendez the edil de Bienestar Social Mariacutea Manuela Caparroacutes and Jefe de la Policiacutea local de Vera Andreacutes Saacutenchez recently signed a collaboration agreement with Televida through its local delegate in Andaluciacutea Mariacutea Rodriacuteguez for the Custodia de llaves (Custody of Keys) a service which allows users to benefit from Telecare in the city since 2005
This service is aimed at users of the Servicio Municipal de Teleasistencia de Vera for those who have only one or no contacts with keys to allow entry into their house in case of an emergency The purpose of this new service is to provide prompt attention to the user and avoid duplication of resources since it does not require the intervention of other security forces to enter the home
The key will be kept in a safe in a bag with an identification number (never personal data) and tamper-evident on the premises of the local police in the municipality In an emergency the person in need makes a call to the Terminal
de Teleasistencia from which the Centro de Atencioacuten al Servicio de Teleasistencia will follow the protocols of an emergency action directing the Policiacutea Municipal to take the bag to the address of the person in need Once used the bag is returned to the point of custody and resealed
Currently there are eleven people using the Telecare Service which is provided free of charge through IMSeRSO and FeMP Diputacioacuten de Almeriacutea and the Ayuntamiento of Vera and handled via the company Televida
In 2011 this service took 280 calls Of these 165 came through via the Centro while 115 came directly The main reason for the calls was loneliness and the need for advice
AlMeRiacuteA More than 60 new interns begin their specialist
training in Health Centres in Almeriacutea The first-year residents are training in a total of
22 areas The Delegacioacuten Provincial de la Consejeriacutea
de Salud in Almeriacutea has hosted the annual event to welcome new professionals beginning their training as intern specialists in the various Centres of the province
This year there are a total of 64 new residents a total of 22 specialties among which are Obstetric-Gynecology Occupational Health Nursing and for the first time Pediatric Nursing
Of the 64 new residents 6 will specialise in Obstetric Gynecologic and complete their training in Hospitals Torrecaacuterdenas Poniente and la Inmaculada
Three other residents will be training in Pediatric Nursing the first time this specialty has been represented One will specialise in nursing work
The rest are distributed in 18 other areas Family and Community Medicine (23) Clinical Biochemistry (2) Pathology (1) Anesthesiology (1) General and Digestive Surgery (1) Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (3) Hospital Pharmacy (2) Hematology and Hemotherapy (1) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1) Intensive Care Medicine (2) Internal Medicine (3) Occupational Medicine (2) Nephrology (1) Obstetrics and Gynecology ( 3) Pediatrics (3) Clinical Psychology (1) Psychiatry (3) and Radiology (1)
The largest group is formed by the future specialists in Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria (Family and Community Medicine) whose training is supervised by the training unit of Family Medicine of Almeriacutea Of the 23 residents in this area 12 will complete their training at the District Hospital Almeria and Torrecaacuterdenas 5 in the Aacuterea Sanitaria Norte de Almeriacutea and 6 in the Hospital of the Distrito de Poniente
In all other specialties 26 first-year residents were welcomed into the Complejo Hospitalario Torrecaacuterdenas and 5 empresa Puacuteblica Hospital de Poniente in the areas of Clinical Biochemistry Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Hospital Pharmacy Internal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology
Most of these residents of which about 52 are women must complete four years of training to become specialists In some cases such as midwives Nursing or Clinical Psychology the period is however only two years By contrast in others such as Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and Internal Medicine specialisation requires a period of five years of study
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LegaLising cannabis wouLd soLve spainrsquos deficit
probLem says bransonThe official opening of Barcelonarsquos Cannabis Museum
yesterday proved to be the perfect opportunity for experts to renew calls for the legalisation of the drug with Richard Branson saying that Spain could solve its deficit problem by legalising cannabis alone
The multi-millionaire founder of the Virgin emporium is also a member of a global commission on drugs policy which includes five ex-presidents and Kofi Annan the former United Nations secretary general and which concluded last year that the war on drugs had failed and called for experiments in decriminalisation
Branson said that if Spain were to legalise cannabis use and collect taxes on its consumption marijuana could go a long way towards solving its current economic problems ldquoit would help get the country back on its feetrdquo he said
Branson was in Barcelona to receive an award from the promotors of the new Cannabis Museum - the biggest in the world at 900 square metres - in recognition of the work the commission has done since 2004 to promote the acceptance of the plant in all its forms and the reintroduction of cannabis for medicinal purposes
The British multimillionaire took the opportunity to praise the initiative taken by the village of Rasquera (Tarragona) whose inhabitants voted for an ldquoanticrisis planrdquo involving renting out land to a Barcelona-based cannabis growersrsquo society
ldquoIt seems like a great idea to merdquo said Branson who also expressed his regret over what he considered to be Amsterdamrsquos ldquobackward steprdquo and an ldquoerrorrdquo in changing Dutch law so that visitors to the country can no longer buy cannabis in the countryrsquos coffee shops
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The mayor of Rasquera Bernat Pellisa was also present at the Museumrsquos and he underlined the fact that his plan to help the village out of recession was in fact based on a report by the global commission that Branson is a member of ldquoThis ceremony is a loudspeaker for an opportunity to combat the economic crisis that no-one stops talking aboutrdquo said the mayor
The museum which opens to the public on Friday will exhibit paintings photos and drawings illustrating the use of cannabis throughout history as well as some antique objects like tools and instruments used to transform the hemp plant into rope paper and fabric
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dispUte Asks for more timeJaime Montalvo the arbitrator brought in by
the government to try to bring the stand-off between Iberia and its pilots to a conclusion has requested an extension to the original ten-day deadline he was given on April 29th before he presents his findings
Sources following the case have said that the arbitrator has asked to extend the ten working day time limit he was initially given because of the ldquocomplexity and importancerdquo of the dispute the pilots have with Iberia
Owing to this complexity Montalvo has made an official request to the Ministry of labour and Social Security and to the
Ministry of Public Works for the deadline to be extended
He has requested additional documentation from both the pilotsrsquo union Sepla and from the airline in order to have the maximum amount of information available to him in order to make the decision he has to make for both parties
No specific new deadline has been requested as it is felt that the government who forced Iberia and Sepla into this latest round of arbitration should make the decision about when the conflict has to be solved
spAiN celebrAtes eUrope dAy with the messAge
ldquotogether we Are stroNgerrdquoeurope Day was celebrated with over
a hundred different official events in various cities across Spain today with this yearrsquos slogan - ldquoTogether we are strongerrdquo - which politicians hoped would promote a greater degree of unity amongst european citizens especially in the current economic crisis
europe Day commemoratersquos the historical declaration by French foreign minister Robert Schuman on May 9th 1950 in favour of a united euope and
has now become an annual celebration of peace and unity in europe
Schumanrsquos declaration proposed the pooling of French and West German coal and steel industries leading to the creation of the european Coal and Steel Community the first european Community and hence is considered a principle founding moment
The programme of events organised to celebrate that historic day in a number of different Spanish cities covers everything from conferences
talks and workshops to childrenrsquos activities and leaflet distribution
In Madrid representatives of all the european institutions took part in an official ceremony which saw the european flag hoisted permanently at San Vicente square and there was a reception for european politicians in Barcelona
At its headquarters in Madrid the PSOe organised a conference with young europeans to commemorate europe Day
BBVA RESEARCh PREDICTS ALMOST 6 MILLIOn jOBLESS In SPAIn nExT yEAR
BBVA Research has lowered its predictions for the labour situation in Spain estimating that unemployment will reach 246 this year and will climb as high as 248 in 2013 according to its latest report in lsquoSituacioacuten espantildearsquo magazine
These predictions are lower than earlier ones (244 and 246) the government included in its macroeconomic budget plan for this year which predicts 243 unemployment in 2012 and 242 in 2013
The government has already admitted that the jobless figures could rise
from 47 to 56 million but the BBVA figures suggest that this figure could actually be closer to 6 million
Spain currently has its highest unemployment figures ever recorded It is also the the european country with the highest unemployment rate (number of jobless in relation to total population) Both the government predictions and those made by the BBVA suggest that Spain will continue to be the worst-performing country on the continent in relation to employment for at least the
next two yearsThe government has now
admitted that it is not going to be able to create employment in the short or medium term BBVA Research agrees that the labour reforms brought in by the government would go some way to slowing down the increase in unemployment and that they would have an ldquoespecially positiverdquo impact creating 10 more jobs in the long term that would have been achieved without them
BBVA Research has maintained its predictions with regard to this yearrsquos
and next yearrsquos GDP (at -13 and +06) and the deficit reduction at 53 this year and 3 in 2013 in line with the governmentrsquos own predictions
In fact the bank said the measures adopted increased credibility about the possibility of reaching fiscal objectives and mentioned in particular the plan to pay suppliers which could make a seven point difference in the GDP in 2012
Actor Hugh laurie best known in Spain for his role as Doctor Gregory House in the series of the same name will be playing gigs in a number of Spanish cities in July as part of a world tour to promote his blues album ldquolet them talkrdquo laurie sings lead vocals and plays the piano and guitar
The first concert will be in Barcelona on 26th July in the Arteria Paralel theatre the following day laurie and his band will play at the Circo Price in Madrid as part of the los Veranos de la Villa programme and on 29th July they will play in Marbella as part of the Starlite Festival
ldquolet them talkrdquo released last year by Warner Music topped the charts in a number of countries and is now the inspiration behind
a world tour that will take laurie and his backing group to the United States Argentina Chile Russia the UK Holland France and Germany amongst other countries
laurie has previously played guitar in different episodes of House and guested as a pianist on Meat loafrsquosrsquos 2010 album Hang Cool Teddy Bear following an appearance from the US rock star on the TV show He also appeared in the music videos for the Kate Bush single experiment IV in 1986 and the 1992 single Walking on Broken Glass by Annie lennox
Other actors to have embarked on musical careers include Woody Allen Bruce Willis and Kevin Costner as well as Scarlett Johansson and Juliette lewis
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Spain has slipped four places in Save the Childrenrsquos world ranking of how safe a country is to become a mother dropping to 16th in the listThe report aims to find the best and worst countries
to become a mother in terms of womenrsquos health educational and financial situation as well as babiesrsquo ldquobasicrdquo
welfareThe ten best countries to go through maternity are Norway
Iceland Sweden New Zealand Denmark Finland Australia Belgium Ireland Holland and the UK the last two sharing tenth
placeWhilst eight of the top ten countries are in europe eight of the worst-
performing countries are in Subsaharan Africa and seven of them are currently suffering from food shortages The worst country in terms of becoming a mother is
Niger performing slightly worse than last yearrsquos bottom-placed country Afghanistan with Yemen Guinea Bissau Mali eritrea Chad Sudan Southern Sudan and the
Democratic Republic of Congo just aheadSpain with 16 weeks of statutory maternity leave is now below France and Portugal but ahead of estonia and Switzerland in terms of how much maternity leave is granted by the state but behind countries like the UK and Denmark where women get 52 weeks
The Save The Children report showed that women in Spain had a life expectancy of 85 years similar to that in France or Switzerland and inferior
only to Japanrsquos and an infant mortality rate of 5 in every 1000Save the Children highlighted the fact that in Norway women study for an
average of 18 years have a life-expectancy of 82 82 use contraceptives and only one in every 175 women are at risk of losing a child before its fifth birthday
In contrast in Niacuteger the life expectancy for women is 56 they receive an average of only four yearsrsquo schooling only 5 use contraceptives and one in seven children dies before its fifth birthday In addition one in 16 women there die as a direct result of pregnancy or childbirth
Save the Children said that malnutrition is the cause of ldquoat leastrdquo a fifth of all maternal deaths and more that a third of infant deaths A third of all children in Asia about 100 million suffer chronic malnutrition with that figure rising to two in five children in Africa or about 60 million in total
The charity has outlined six ldquoessentialrdquo measures that they believe to be ldquolife saversrdquo and should be available to every new mother in the world the possibility to breastfeed nutritional supplements vitamin A iron zinc and good hygiene practices They believe in fact that by breastfeeding alone a million infant deaths alone could be prevented each yearldquoOur report demonstrates that breastfeeding saves lives every
country ought to put policies and progammes into place that promote breastfeedingrdquo their statement reads
EC DECLARES PUBLIC FUnDInG OF ALICAnTE FILM STUDIOS lsquoILLEGALrsquoThe european
Commission (eC) has declared financial aid given by the Generalitat (Valencian regional government) to the Ciudad de la luz film studios in Alicante ldquoillegalrdquo and has told Spain to claim back the 265 million euros invested in the creation of this audiovisual centre
The eC claims that this public funding ldquowas not given in market conditions and should therefore be returned by the beneficiaryrdquo says a press statement today
Furthermore the eC also questioned whether the decision to create another film studio in Spain which already has established studios in Madrid and Barcelona was entirely ldquocommercialrdquo
ldquoThe Spanish film sector is dynamic and competitiverdquo said the eC commissioner for Competition Joaquiacuten Almunia who claimed there was ldquono need to spend public money to finance a new studiordquo Almunia claimed that financing this project with public money
was detrimental to existing studios and in the current economic climate could be ldquodisastrousrdquo
The eC opened an investigation in 2008 after a receiving a number of complaints with the aim of deciding whether the financial assitance provded by the Generalitat to the Ciudad de la luz was in line with european regulations on state funding
ldquoThe Commission has serious doubts that in the competitive climate the decision to invest in a totally new project away from the established movie-making centres in Madrid and Barcelona could be based on
commerical considerationsrdquo the report underlined
The Ce also added that both its own investigation and an independent business plan had concluded that ldquoa private investor would never have financed the Ciudad de la luz project 100rdquo
For his part the president of the Generalitat Alberto Fabra defended the regional government after meeting with Almunia in Brussels last week saying his office ldquoacted correctlyrdquo
ldquoWe insist that we acted in accordance with the law and there was no infair competitionrdquo in awarding the funding declared Fabra
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King Juan Carlos and Queen sofia Celebrate golden wedding anniversary
50 YeARS AGO ON 14TH MAY KING JUAN CARlOS MARRIeD QUeeN SOFiacuteA IN THe PReSeNCe OF 137 KINGS QUeeNS
PRINCeS AND PRINCeSSeS FROM All OVeR eUROPe BUT THe ROYAl COUPle HAVe DeCIDeD NOT TO HOlD AN OFFICIAl CeleBRATION OF THeIR GOlDeN WeDDING ANNIVeRSARY
The Royal Household has produced a CD for those interested in the anniversary entitled ldquoTheir Majestiesrsquo Golden Wedding 50 years 50 picturesrdquo a compilation of images chosen to reflect the couplersquos life together including some taken inside the Zarzuela palace on their silver wedding anniversary 25 years ago
The final image on the reflects the moment when during the official opening of the X legislature of Parliament on 27th December 2011 the monarchs received the longest applause ever recorded in the congress building
The King and Queen who were married on May 14th 1962 in Athens in a combined Catholic and Orthodox service celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with an official ceremony receiving members of other european royal houses and members of the Government headed up by Felipe Gonzaacutelez at the time They also celebrated a private mass and held receptions for 17 other couples celebrating their silver wedding anniversary the same day
The fairytale began over 50 years ago when in September 1961 Don Juan Carlos called out a spontaneous ldquoSofia catchrdquo as he threw her a box containing an engagement ring during a royal dinner in the hotel Beau Rivage in lausanne
Queen Victoria eugenia had to sell all the jewels she had inherited from empress eugenia de Montijo (the last empress consort of the French as the wife of Napoleon III) to pay for the celebration inviting representatives of 27 royal families to an occasion witnessed by throusands of Spaniards and Greeks who lined the streets of Athens The 24-year-old prince Juan Carlos wore his infantry lieutenant gala uniform and Sofia wore a silk gown with silver thread interwoven into it a veil and a silver and diamond tiara that her mother had worn for her wedding
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tUmbles iNto redSpainrsquos Gamesa one of the worldrsquos
top wind turbine manufacturers said Thursday it swung into a loss in the first quarter due to a drop in margins
The company lost 21 million euros ($27 million) in the three months to March compared to a net profit of 13 million euros during the same time last year it said in a statement
ldquoThe macroeconomic and industry situation growing price competition mainly in China and the costs of implementing new platforms worldwide had a temporary impact on group profitabilityrdquo it said
ldquoGamesa expects the profitability of the wind turbine area and of the group to gradually recover in the coming quarters especially in the second half of the year due to a progressive rebound in activity a
smaller impact of new platform launches and the effects of new cost optimisation measuresrdquo
Sales jumped 33 percent to 777 million euros in the first quarter as wind farm development offset weakness in the wind turbine division which suffered the effects of a decline in activity in China and India
earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization (eBITDA) -- a key measure of profitability -- dropped to 32 million euros in the first quarter from 76 million euros in the same year-ago period
Games shares fell 296 percent to 1802 euros in early afternoon trade bucking the trend of Spainrsquos benchmark Ibex-35 index which was up 156 percent
Students To Kick Off Mass Protests In SpainThousands of Spanish
students take to the streets on Thursday to demonstrate against crisis cuts in education the first in several days of social protests across the country
The national Studentsrsquo Union has called demonstrations in more than 50 towns its leader Tohil Delgado told AFP predicting that thousands of students and teachers would join in despite looming exams
ldquoWe have called this demonstration as an initial response to this attack on public education which is without precedent in the past 35 yearsrdquo he said citing reforms that protestors say are disrupting classes
As Spain fights to stabilise its public finances schools and universities have for months been complaining of shrinking budgets for research and extra work for teachers
Since the last student marches on February 29 the government has announced a
further three billion euros in cost-cutting reforms
On April 20 the central government said it would let regional authorities expand class sizes by a fifth and raise university fees to an average 1500 euros from 1000 euros
Protests in cities including Madrid and Barcelona are due to start at noon (1000 GMT) on Thursday the union said
Spainrsquos universities have been a traditional centre of protest since the time of General Francisco Francorsquos 1939-1975 dictatorship
The latest demonstrations are part of a wave of anger at the austerity measures launched since the conservative Popular Party of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy took over the government in December
In a broader protest the movement known as the ldquoindignantrdquo on May 15 marks one year since it sprang up
and occupied central Madrid for weeks with a tent city on the Puerta del Sol square
The movement has promised four days of protests from May 12 to 15
The ldquoindignantsrdquo appear divided over their internal organization however as traditional labour unions take centre stage mobilising huge protests
Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated during a general strike on March 29 and a strike across the whole education sector is planned for May 22
ldquoThe government has not hesitated to continue on its course of destroying the welfare state but this will only inflame the spirits of the workers and the young peoplerdquo Delgado said
ldquoWe are convinced that in the coming weeks and months there will be many more social protests not only by students and teachers but by all workersrdquo
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spain takes state controL of fourth-biggest bank bankia
The Spanish state will take control of the fourth-biggest listed bank Bankia the government said Wednesday as it races to shore up the bankrsquos bad loan-ridden balance sheet
The state would take a 45-percent stake by converting a state-backed loan of 4465 billion euros ($58 billion) into shares ldquomeaning it will take controlrdquo the economy ministry said in a statement
The dramatic but widely telegraphed move comes two days before the government is to announce broad banking reforms to ease the crushing burden of loans extended during a property bubble that imploded in 2008
Bankia an amalgam of seven shaky savings banks created in 2010 was at the centre of market concerns over fragile balance sheets but analysts fear the rot goes much deeper
One of the biggest worries for investors is that they do not know the real value of the banksrsquo exposure to the property sector
For the economy it means many banks are struggling to clean up their balance sheets and are therefore reluctant to lend
to households and businesses potentially freezing up activity
Bankia had the industryrsquos largest exposure to the property market at 375 billion euros ($49 billion) at the end of 2011 of which 318 billion euros were classed as problematic
Madrid is throwing a lifeline by converting into capital the state loan extended in December 2010 to Bankia parent group Banco Financiero de Ahorros (BFA)
The loan which was handled by the state-backed Fund for Orderly Bank Restructuring (FROB) demanded an interest rate of 775 percent and was repayable over five years
The Bank of Spain said it received Bankiarsquos request for the state to convert the loan into capital on the same day new executive chairman Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri was appointed
The former Bankiarsquos executive chairman Rodrigo Rato who was previously a Spanish economy minister and who once led the IMF announced his resignation on Monday as news emerged of the impending rescue
British jubilee GibraltarVisit Annoys Spain
Spain told Britain it was ldquoupset and uncomfortablerdquo at a planned visit by Britainrsquos Prince edward to the disputed territory of Gibraltar the Spanish foreign ministry said Thursday
In talks with Britainrsquos ambassador in Madrid Giles Paxman ministry official Santiago Cabanas ldquoexpressed how upset and uncomfortable the government is with the visitrdquo by edward and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones from June 11-13 a statement said
The visit is part of a summer of celebrations to mark the 60th year on the British throne of edwardrsquos mother Queen elizabeth II the British embassy in Madrid told AFP
It made no immediate direct reaction to
Spainrsquos complaintGibraltar a largely self-governing enclave
complete with British pubs and red telephone boxes nestled under a cliffside at the eastern neck of the Mediterranean is a rare diplomatic sore point between london and Madrid
Spain ceded Gibraltar to Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht but has long argued that it should be returned to Spanish sovereignty
Britain refuses to renounce sovereignty against the wishes of Gibraltarians
The last British royal visit to Gibraltar was by edwardrsquos sister Princess Anne in 2009 which likewise annoyed Spain
EURO MPS CRITICISE MAnAGERS OF EU AGEnCIESThe european Parliament
has delayed approval of three major eU agency budgets because of concerns about their managers
MePs have criticised one of the agencies - the european Food Safety Authority (eFSA) - for links to the food industry considered a possible risk to eFSArsquos independence
The head of eFSArsquos board Diana Banati resigned on Wednesday She is joining a powerful industry lobby group based in Washington DC
eFSA is based in a grand old palace in Parma Italy and its total budget in 2010 was 747m euros (pound60m $97m)
The other agencies criticised by MePs are the eU Medicines Agency based in london and the environment Agency in Copenhagen
The parliamentrsquos budget committee said it was ldquoseriously concernedrdquo that in 2010 while the environment Agencyrsquos executive director Jacqueline McGlade was ldquodirectly involvedrdquo with earthwatch an environmental NGO she and 28 agency staff
went on research trips to earthwatch projects and the agency paid 33791 euros to the NGO
The committee urged the agency to publish the declarations of interest provided by its staff to help prevent any conflicts of interest
A parliament spokesman told press sources that the budget delay - refusing to ldquogrant the dischargerdquo in eU jargon - could have a negative impact on an agencyrsquos 2013 budget
The MePsrsquo budget committee could decide to put part of the agencyrsquos budget in reserve and put a block on the agency hiring new people he said
Such a move means ldquothe prestige of the agency is not goodrdquo he added
MePsrsquo concerns about potential conflict of interest have dogged eFSA
An eFSA statement said Ms Banati resigned at eFSArsquos request in line with the agencyrsquos code of conduct which warns against ldquoactivities which could raise doubts about their independence
even with respect to potential conflicts of interestrdquo
She is moving to the International life Sciences Institute (IlSI) a body which acts on behalf of numerous food and biotech multinationals including Danone Kraft Foods Monsanto Nestle and Procter amp Gamble
A report by the parliamentrsquos budget committee issued before Ms Banatirsquos resignation raised questions about her links with IlSI going back to 2010
It said she had ldquofailed in 2010 to declare her membership of the Board of Directors of the IlSIrdquo
It called the eFSA boardrsquos scrutiny of its membersrsquo declarations of interest ldquoinsufficiently rigorous and detailedrdquo
And the MePs urged eFSA to cut the ldquounacceptablerdquo cost of board meetings pointing out that each meeting of the 15-member board cost on average 92630 euros
10 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
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To ediTorsolTimesCom
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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 11 may
The weather was magnificent today The sun was shining and summer growing grass is starting to grow again making the rough more difficult here in Almerimar
We had 27 players taking part in a Reverse Waltz competition with 2 hidden holes
The winners were Peter White larry Rowe Angela Carr and Doris (our imaginary player who makes up the numbers scoring 30 stableford point each week) with a team score of 92 points
last place and chocolates went to Hans Ooft Hans Folin David Scantlebury and Alan Sly with a team score of 71
Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by Drew McDowell with a distance of 323m
Thanks once again to John Flynn for doing the prize giving this week The biggest cheer went up when Mr President came up to collect his chocolates following his return to Friday golf after a lay-off for a number of weeks
Yes John Woodhead really did bump into the prize table sending two bottles of wine crashing to the clubhouse terrace floor
You can see the full results atwwwfridaygolfsocietyes
If you would like to take part in the friendly Friday competitions at Almerimar you can put your name up on the entry list by the pro-shop or contact info
fridaygolfsocietyes
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el ejiDoFour people were injured in a three car
collision in el ejidoThe accident occurred in the small hours of
the morning on Calle loma de la mezquita an eye witness contacted the 112 services and policiacutea local investigated the cause of the accident while the injured a 21 year old woman and three men of 28 20 and 40 were taken to hospital by the 061 services
el ejiDoThe policiacutea nacional have arrested an
individual for the shooting which took place on monday may 7 on the Calle sotillo in the barrida de santa mariacutea del Aacuteguila in el ejido The arrested man identified as mFm 33
years of age alleges that he believed that the victim was about to take a significant amount of moneyThe incident is being investigated but
everything points to an attempted robbery The victim is an employee of a company and on of his duties is to pay in cash and cheques to the bank on this morning the victim had no money
to pay in however minutes earlier a call had been received by the policiacutea nacional warning that a man of about 35 to 40 years of age had shot at another and had been seen fleeing from the place with a carThe policiacutea nacional immediately attended
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the scene and found a male of 66 years of age with two bullet wounds one in the chest and another through-and-through in the leg The wounded man was rushed to hospital de poniente but was able to give a description of his assailant and the car in which he flednearly two hours later officers of the
seguridad Ciudadana located the vehicle in a park on Calle Camilo Joseacute Cela and were able to establish that it was the car that belonged to the victimrsquos firm after conducting tests and taking eyewitness
statements teams from the policiacutea Judicial and the policiacutea Cientiacutefica the officers determined that at the time the victim was preparing to leave with the car another individual jumped quickly into the passenger seat after a struggle the victim got out the car and called for help when the perpetrator got into the driverrsquos seat then got out of the vehicle and fired two shots at close range after which he fled the scene in the vehicle
wwwsoltimescom SOLTIMES MAY 2012 11
stiffer sentences for most serious crimes
Mark Mcdowell is a fully qualified analytical and clinical hypnotherapist He began his studies in 1988 under the tutorage of David Lesser and the Aqch in Birmingham before moving onto learn the clinical techniques of the renowned Gil Boyne head of the Californian institute of hypnotherapyOthers who have influenced Markrsquos work over
the years include Dave Elman Milton Erickson and Fritz PerlsAlong with the more common needs such as to stop smoking or to
achieve weight loss Mark is fully versed in working with all manner of lifersquos situations and feels no problem to be impassable Mark addresses any issue the client may have individually and intuitively
as he recognises that we are all unique and therefore respond to stimuli and life situations in different ways Mark strongly believes that we are more than just lsquoliving machinesrsquo who
have to deal with life by constantly adjusting our true needs according to outside forces He therefore works with the clients lsquospiritualrsquo wishes in mind allowing them to gain the emotional freedom not just to deal with life but to dictate itMark is the author of three books Confidence and crutches in which
through actual case studies the reader sees the way in which we use outside influences such as alcohol and medication to mask our emotions and so build a false sense of well-being Step by step the sessions bring each case history to a successful conclusion His second book Stepping through grief uses case studies to show the
intricacy and layers of emotion that can sometimes encapsulate our loss and so prevent us from moving on in with our life The reader sees how we can work through those layers and so gain the necessary release from our pain Marks final book Consequence of abuse looks at the effect on the lives
of those who have been abused Again using case studies the reader sees how those who have been abused can finally come to terms with their childhood releasing false perceptions of guilt shame and on-going fear Testimonials from the clients concerned are enclosed in all books All titles are available through booklocker or amazonMark is now dividing his time between a busy practice in England and the
sunnier climes of Roquetas Appointments are now being taken Smoking cessation is 95 euros with a free back up session if required All
other sessions are charged at 50 euros although concessions are available for those in need For those who would prefer home visits are also available within a 30km radius
For more information on Mark please visit his website
wwwmarkchmcdowellcomFor enquiries you can contact him atmarkchmcdowellhotmailcom or
for appointments on 07930 120 017 [yOuR CALL wiLL BE CHARGED AT yOuR nORMAL RATE]
For further background you can visit the website
wwwmarkchmcdowellcom
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bull All clinical and emotional issues including weight loss migraine phobias trauma treated in the strictest confidence
bull Cessation of smoking fantastic results in a one off session with free lsquoback uprsquo tapeMark has over 20 years experience in Hypnotherapy having trained in
both the UK and America He has achieved many lsquolife changingrsquo results for people and is also a published author on the subject
Home visits available between Almerimar and Cucador
Hypnotherapy Works
for more information call Mark (0034) 961 127 677Email markchmcdowellhotmailcom
wwwmarkchmcdowellcouk
Mark McDowell chypchtila
Re-OpeningSaturday 19th May
Re-OpeningSaturday 19th May
Get ready to enjoythe summer
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MEDIEVAL NIGHTOn Monday 7th May New York New York in
Roquetas De Mar held a
medieval night where guests enjoyed a delicious banquet of home made broth
chicken ribs etcAfter dinner there was a series of games led by the
ldquoKing and Queenrdquo which included bob the apple hoopla smash the pinata musical shots play your cards right and
medieval whispersThis highly enjoyable ldquothemedrdquo night is one of a series of
similar events put on by Adrian at New York previous events including a Mexican night Curry Night Thai Night and the
latest one in the planning is ldquoThe Big Jubilee Lunchrdquo on Sunday 3rd June with quizzes
and prizes tombola etc supporting Help for HeroesOther themed nights planned include a further Medieval
Night School Dinners Night Grease50rsquos Nightwatch out for adverts in the Sol Times with further details
of forthcoming events
The government has announced changes to the penal code which will allow them to add a so-called ldquocustodia de seguridadrdquo - a custodial sentence for security reasons - to sentences passed on those found guilty of the most serious crimes (excluding terrorism) adding up to a maximum of ten more years onto their imprisonment
The announcement was made this morning byJustice Minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardoacuten after his meeting with Antonio del Castillo the father of murdered Seville teeanger
Marta del Castillo who was killed in 2009 and whose body has never been found
The new law will affect sexual crimes serious crimes where violence or intimidation have been used and for drugs trafficking
It will also be applicable to criminals who have a past history of serious crimes or those who reoffend after completing their sentences
At the end of the meeting Gallardoacuten thanked Martarsquos father for using his ldquopersonal painrdquo
as a ldquopreventative measure and to help society as a wholerdquo Mr Del Castillo made it clear he was only ldquopartlyrdquo satisfied as the minister decided not to adopt ldquopermanent reviewable life sentencesrdquo in cases where there is ldquosome legal or judicial reason to keep those who commit this type of crime behind barsrdquo
Del Castillo also handed over a document asking for the promises made during the electoral campaign to be honoured demanding for example that those who ldquotorture rape or murder childrenrdquo
are given the ldquomaximum custodial sentencerdquo with ldquoreviewable life sentencesrdquo He also asked for the age of legal responsibility to be lowered
In addition Del Castillo demanded additional security measures once a convicted criminal is released after his or her sentence (supervised release) for those who have committed particularly serious crimes (murderers rapists paedophiles)
Finally Del Castillorsquos document which the
minister promised to study in detail also asked for the ldquodestruction or desecrationrdquo of a body so
that it cannot be used as evidence in court to be legally classified as a crime in itself
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look GooD feel Great Depression affects one in
four of us at some point of our lives but controversy still reigns over how to best treat the debilitating condition
Now scientists have found that a type of lsquomagnetic therapyrsquo - which involves no brain-altering drugs or invasive procedures - could be a potent new treatment
A team from the University of California los Angeles were testing NeuroStar TMS Therapy which works by beaming magnetic pulses through the skull These trigger small electrical charges that spark brain cells to fire
Results from tests on more than 300 patients with severe depression found 58 per cent achieved a positive response while more than a third (37 per cent) went into remission
The study was released at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association
Research leader Dr Ian Cook said lsquoThe improvements we observed show that non-drug therapy with NeuroStar TMS not only reduces the symptomatic suffering of patients but lessens the disability of depression with important implications for these individualsrsquo ability to return to functioning effectively at home in the workplace and in the communityrsquo
All the patients filled in a health questionnaire before and after the treatment
During each half-hour session the patient was placed under a treatment coil which is the size of a cupped hand It sent a pulsed magnetic field an inch under the scalp to the prefrontal
cortex the ante cingulate cortex and the limbic system which are the three areas of the brain thought to regulate mood
The magnetic field is similar in strength to that created by an MRI machine and sparks off very small electrical currents within the brain This stimulates neuron activity thought to provide relief from depression
Anti-depressants are released into the blood which can cause widespread physical side-effects such as hot flushes and nausea However supporters of Neurostar say because itrsquos a targeted therapy it only causes mild scalp pain
After an average of five weeks of NeuroStar treatment the percentage of patients reporting extreme problems with anxiety and depression decreased by 422 per cent
A previous study had found that
the therapy was twice as effective as a placebo in reducing depressive symptoms
Dr H Brent Sovason from Stanford University said lsquoThese data reinforce the clinical efficacy of TMS Therapy as a viable option for patients living with major depression who have not achieved or maintained symptom improvement with oral antidepressants
lsquoThe most meaningful takeaway for patients is that TMS Therapy has the potential to make them feel better in addition to potentially allowing them to experience a level of physical and social functionality they havenrsquot had with their depressionrsquo
In the UK depression for depression involves either medication or talking treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy or usually a combination of the two
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The 6th anniversary celebration at Glad Rags on Wednesday 9th May
proved a great successThe celebration gave Glad Rags a
great opportunity to launch a fabulous new summer range of sundresses
Indian Cotton skirts tops and cropped leggings plus for the first time in Albox Annrsquos accessories offering
sunhats beach wraps and handbagsWith the sudden change in
temperature we imagine there will be many ladies making their way to the
store to find the perfect summer outfit Opening hours Mon - Fri 10am-4pm Sat 10am-2pm Calle Malaga ALBOx Tel 620 534 423 or 950 064 269
From
GladRaGs6th anniVeRsaRyGladRaGs6th anniVeRsaRy
With woven wedges pastel peep-toes and stylish sling backs to choose from you can be sure to make a statement with your sandals this summer
But before you step out in your new summer shoes make sure your feet are in a state to be shown off After months under wraps in winter boots and thick tights feet are often neglected In a recent survey 63 of Good Housekeeping readers said they were suffering from dry skin on their feet with over a quarter having cracked heels
And while many of us moisturise our face and bodies every day feet often get left out of the beauty routine In the same way as you use a different cream on your face to your body your feet need products especially formulated for them the skin on the feet is 10 times
thicker than that on the body
1 eXfoliate To banish dry skin start with regular exfoliation using a dry skin exfoliator Use a couple of times a week to effectively smooth away rough dry skin
2 moisturise Regular exfoliation will help your feet to soak up an intensive moisturising cream
3 feet sos If you have had or currently suffer from fungal nail infection make sure you also add a fungal nail treatment to your footcare routine and get your beautiful and healthy nails back (available from Pharmacies)
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Summer is the ideal time to get cracking with those home improvements here are some ideas on where to start
Install a patio or garden decking Make sure your garden is up to scratch for those long summer evenings and lazy weekend BBQs Decking and patios are a great extension of indoor space and can provide a seating and dining area try shading with an awning and install lighting and outdoor heaters to make the most of the space If you want outdoor areas for storage and growing fruit or veg now is the perfect time to install that shed or greenhouse
Maintain your garden General garden maintenance like mowing weeding and repairing fencing is important too Gardens can look untidy very quickly make sure that your lawn is well cared for grass can suffer in extreme heat so you may need to install a sprinkler system and fertilise regularly
Install a swimming pool Pools are great for relaxing in summer amusing the kids and exercising without having to head to the gym Itrsquos not too late to install one now ndash choose from an easy to install above ground pool or an outdoor or inside submerged pool in a range of materials To increase the pools usage throughout the year you can install a pool enclosure and heat using a traditional pump or solar panels or heat pumps
Cooling your home An air conditioning system can be heaven in the summer months and therersquos plenty of options to choose from standalone models split air conditioners or centralised systems The most common air con in domestic environments is the split
system all air conditioning should be inverter controlled for efficiency
Renewable cooling options can save you money keep your home cool and protect the environment Consider installing an air or ground source heat pump which can provide air con in the summer and heat in the winter
15SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
16 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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the surrounding areasNew Office NOw OpeN iN HUeRcal-OveRa
all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
terrAces decks verANdAs ANd iN gArdeNs therersquos jUst somethiNg soUl NUrtUriNg AboUt beiNg oUt iN the opeN Air
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change Individuals must take personalised adviceTo keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on
our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
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According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
achieve peak fitness
Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
of the body as well as the heart and lungs making it a great activity for overall fitness It builds lung capacity endurance and strength Swimming is a non-impact activity so itrsquos a good alternative to high-impact exercise like running and aerobics Itrsquos kinder to the joints so a good choice for those with achy knees and ankles Itrsquos also good exercise in pregnancy
Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
the family too
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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tHrifty Business cHarity sHops enjoy pound1Bn Boom
Charity shops took in a record pound974m in the year to march 31 as more families tried to stretch their money as far as possible
The Charity retail association which released the figures said over pound220m is being raised annually for charity through retailing with nearly one million more shoppers from hard-pressed middle class groups turning to charity shops for ldquolow price high qualityrdquo items
in a survey of 1822 people the group found that 55 of people in the uk have bought items from charity shops in the last 12 months with over 40 of those saying they have done so more than five times and one in five saying they will use them more in the next year
shoppers said they preferred buying from charity
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it has called on people with unwanted goods at home to drop them off at their local charity shop ldquoto help not just the charities but also people who are increasingly relying on these shops for good quality clothes furniture and goodsrdquo
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
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POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
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INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
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Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
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tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
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We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
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JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
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At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
concertina doors etc tel Keith Wood on 638 900 949
T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT
immediate Cash Quick decision We cover all areas
We turn up give cash amp carry We buy almost anything
The Highest Cash Prices PaidONLY serious amp immediate sellers
should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
amp electric CH solar hot water
and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962
aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080
property to rent los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large
bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view
609 199 394
Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business
stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962
norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
from 450euro bull also exteriors painted bull kitchens amp bathrooms
refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
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The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
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AUAN 14th May 2012AUAN the homeowners
association has submitted a formal objection to the planning documents published by Albox Town Council on the 2nd of May because they could result in the initiation of proceedings against 295 buildings situated in the town In addition the association claims that a further 278 houses are placed in a ldquolegal limbordquo by the town halls proposals
The planning documents published under the terms of the recent Regularisation Decree for houses on non urban land consist of an Advance Plan of Inspection which could result in the initiation of proceedings against some 295 buildings (many in foreign ownership) located in or near waterways on rights of way near roads or subject to some other form of protection ldquoWe believe that the council should properly define and map these protected areas before they select homes for inclusion in the Inspection Plan The current list is not based on accurate criteria and could result in unnecessary worry and expense for homeownersrdquo said an AUAN spokesperson
This document further identifies some 278 houses (the majority foreign owned) that are located on illegal land divisions know as lsquoparcelaciones urbanisticasrsquo ldquoThese houses are placed in a sort of legal limbo and we have raised a number of issues with this designation including the fact that the town hall may
AUAN objects to proposAls to deAl with
illegAl hoUses UNder the regUlArisAtioN decree
have issued segregation licences for many of themrdquo the spokesperson continued ldquoWe also note with some concern that the homeowner has been listed as the promoter in a number of cases when this is clearly not truerdquo
The association also expressed its surprise at the selection of properties included in the second planning document the Advance of Urban Settlements highlighting that only two urban settlements had been identified in the Aljambra area of Albox the location of a number of illegal urbanisations whilst others constructed by the same promoter and other promoters containing numerous houses have
been excludedldquoThis only goes to show
why we do not believe that the decree is the solution that the homeowners and the property industry needs In practice it just makes matters worse as time will tellrdquo
ldquoOur members feel that having been defrauded by our promoters and let down by a slow legal system we are now being held to ransom by the government of Andaluciacutea who demands expensive paperwork difficult legal contortions and in some cases the funding of infrastructure projects to fix problems caused by others including it must be said the Junta de Andaluciacuteardquo the spokesperson concluded
locAl News UpdAteAlMeRiacuteAChildren admitted to the Hospital
Torrecaacuterdenas have been visited by characters from the film Star Wars
This initiative is part of the Plan Integral de Atencioacuten al Nintildeo Hospitalizado and is designed to make the stay of pediatric patients and their families as pleasant as possible
The visits by representative characters from the saga Star Wars which was made into several films by George lucas have been organised by the Direccioacuten de enfermeriacutea del Complejo Hospitalario Torrecaacuterdenas and the legioacuten 501 an association of enthusiastic volunteers from the popular film franchise Their aim is to bring the Star Wars saga to all corners of Spain with exact replicas of the original costumes from the films of the series
This group of volunteers have also donated balloons stuffed animals comic books and crayons among other items to children hospitalised in Almeriacutea They intend to keep up this collaboration with the hospital marking other important dates with similar visits as appropriate
NiacuteJARAbout 90000 people visited expolevante
and NiacutejarCaza 2012The success of the eleventh edition of the
Feria de la Agricultura Cinegeacutetica y Naturaleza (Agriculture Hunting and Nature) has exceeded all expectations ndash a record 90000 people have visited the exhibition to enjoy the animals on display the exhibits the stalls offering tasters and the wide variety of businesses attending
The Alcalde del Ayuntamiento de Niacutejar Antonio Jesuacutes Rodriacuteguez announced that lsquoWithout doubt it has far exceeded expectations and we are really happy We have again demonstrated the ability of the City Council to organise an international event of this nature and more importantly we made clear our support for farmers in critical and complicated timesrsquo
The Concejal de Agricultura Joseacute Requena said that lsquoFor him NiacutejarCaza and expolevante 2012 has already become a benchmark of agriculture Almeriacutea The work undertaken by the businesses the good feelings generated by this show and the volume of trade generated have without doubt been achievedrsquo
VeRAThe Alcalde de Vera Joseacute Carmelo Jorge
accompanied by the Concejal de Seguridad Ciudadana Joseacute A Fernaacutendez the edil de Bienestar Social Mariacutea Manuela Caparroacutes and Jefe de la Policiacutea local de Vera Andreacutes Saacutenchez recently signed a collaboration agreement with Televida through its local delegate in Andaluciacutea Mariacutea Rodriacuteguez for the Custodia de llaves (Custody of Keys) a service which allows users to benefit from Telecare in the city since 2005
This service is aimed at users of the Servicio Municipal de Teleasistencia de Vera for those who have only one or no contacts with keys to allow entry into their house in case of an emergency The purpose of this new service is to provide prompt attention to the user and avoid duplication of resources since it does not require the intervention of other security forces to enter the home
The key will be kept in a safe in a bag with an identification number (never personal data) and tamper-evident on the premises of the local police in the municipality In an emergency the person in need makes a call to the Terminal
de Teleasistencia from which the Centro de Atencioacuten al Servicio de Teleasistencia will follow the protocols of an emergency action directing the Policiacutea Municipal to take the bag to the address of the person in need Once used the bag is returned to the point of custody and resealed
Currently there are eleven people using the Telecare Service which is provided free of charge through IMSeRSO and FeMP Diputacioacuten de Almeriacutea and the Ayuntamiento of Vera and handled via the company Televida
In 2011 this service took 280 calls Of these 165 came through via the Centro while 115 came directly The main reason for the calls was loneliness and the need for advice
AlMeRiacuteA More than 60 new interns begin their specialist
training in Health Centres in Almeriacutea The first-year residents are training in a total of
22 areas The Delegacioacuten Provincial de la Consejeriacutea
de Salud in Almeriacutea has hosted the annual event to welcome new professionals beginning their training as intern specialists in the various Centres of the province
This year there are a total of 64 new residents a total of 22 specialties among which are Obstetric-Gynecology Occupational Health Nursing and for the first time Pediatric Nursing
Of the 64 new residents 6 will specialise in Obstetric Gynecologic and complete their training in Hospitals Torrecaacuterdenas Poniente and la Inmaculada
Three other residents will be training in Pediatric Nursing the first time this specialty has been represented One will specialise in nursing work
The rest are distributed in 18 other areas Family and Community Medicine (23) Clinical Biochemistry (2) Pathology (1) Anesthesiology (1) General and Digestive Surgery (1) Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (3) Hospital Pharmacy (2) Hematology and Hemotherapy (1) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1) Intensive Care Medicine (2) Internal Medicine (3) Occupational Medicine (2) Nephrology (1) Obstetrics and Gynecology ( 3) Pediatrics (3) Clinical Psychology (1) Psychiatry (3) and Radiology (1)
The largest group is formed by the future specialists in Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria (Family and Community Medicine) whose training is supervised by the training unit of Family Medicine of Almeriacutea Of the 23 residents in this area 12 will complete their training at the District Hospital Almeria and Torrecaacuterdenas 5 in the Aacuterea Sanitaria Norte de Almeriacutea and 6 in the Hospital of the Distrito de Poniente
In all other specialties 26 first-year residents were welcomed into the Complejo Hospitalario Torrecaacuterdenas and 5 empresa Puacuteblica Hospital de Poniente in the areas of Clinical Biochemistry Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Hospital Pharmacy Internal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology
Most of these residents of which about 52 are women must complete four years of training to become specialists In some cases such as midwives Nursing or Clinical Psychology the period is however only two years By contrast in others such as Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and Internal Medicine specialisation requires a period of five years of study
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LegaLising cannabis wouLd soLve spainrsquos deficit
probLem says bransonThe official opening of Barcelonarsquos Cannabis Museum
yesterday proved to be the perfect opportunity for experts to renew calls for the legalisation of the drug with Richard Branson saying that Spain could solve its deficit problem by legalising cannabis alone
The multi-millionaire founder of the Virgin emporium is also a member of a global commission on drugs policy which includes five ex-presidents and Kofi Annan the former United Nations secretary general and which concluded last year that the war on drugs had failed and called for experiments in decriminalisation
Branson said that if Spain were to legalise cannabis use and collect taxes on its consumption marijuana could go a long way towards solving its current economic problems ldquoit would help get the country back on its feetrdquo he said
Branson was in Barcelona to receive an award from the promotors of the new Cannabis Museum - the biggest in the world at 900 square metres - in recognition of the work the commission has done since 2004 to promote the acceptance of the plant in all its forms and the reintroduction of cannabis for medicinal purposes
The British multimillionaire took the opportunity to praise the initiative taken by the village of Rasquera (Tarragona) whose inhabitants voted for an ldquoanticrisis planrdquo involving renting out land to a Barcelona-based cannabis growersrsquo society
ldquoIt seems like a great idea to merdquo said Branson who also expressed his regret over what he considered to be Amsterdamrsquos ldquobackward steprdquo and an ldquoerrorrdquo in changing Dutch law so that visitors to the country can no longer buy cannabis in the countryrsquos coffee shops
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The mayor of Rasquera Bernat Pellisa was also present at the Museumrsquos and he underlined the fact that his plan to help the village out of recession was in fact based on a report by the global commission that Branson is a member of ldquoThis ceremony is a loudspeaker for an opportunity to combat the economic crisis that no-one stops talking aboutrdquo said the mayor
The museum which opens to the public on Friday will exhibit paintings photos and drawings illustrating the use of cannabis throughout history as well as some antique objects like tools and instruments used to transform the hemp plant into rope paper and fabric
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dispUte Asks for more timeJaime Montalvo the arbitrator brought in by
the government to try to bring the stand-off between Iberia and its pilots to a conclusion has requested an extension to the original ten-day deadline he was given on April 29th before he presents his findings
Sources following the case have said that the arbitrator has asked to extend the ten working day time limit he was initially given because of the ldquocomplexity and importancerdquo of the dispute the pilots have with Iberia
Owing to this complexity Montalvo has made an official request to the Ministry of labour and Social Security and to the
Ministry of Public Works for the deadline to be extended
He has requested additional documentation from both the pilotsrsquo union Sepla and from the airline in order to have the maximum amount of information available to him in order to make the decision he has to make for both parties
No specific new deadline has been requested as it is felt that the government who forced Iberia and Sepla into this latest round of arbitration should make the decision about when the conflict has to be solved
spAiN celebrAtes eUrope dAy with the messAge
ldquotogether we Are stroNgerrdquoeurope Day was celebrated with over
a hundred different official events in various cities across Spain today with this yearrsquos slogan - ldquoTogether we are strongerrdquo - which politicians hoped would promote a greater degree of unity amongst european citizens especially in the current economic crisis
europe Day commemoratersquos the historical declaration by French foreign minister Robert Schuman on May 9th 1950 in favour of a united euope and
has now become an annual celebration of peace and unity in europe
Schumanrsquos declaration proposed the pooling of French and West German coal and steel industries leading to the creation of the european Coal and Steel Community the first european Community and hence is considered a principle founding moment
The programme of events organised to celebrate that historic day in a number of different Spanish cities covers everything from conferences
talks and workshops to childrenrsquos activities and leaflet distribution
In Madrid representatives of all the european institutions took part in an official ceremony which saw the european flag hoisted permanently at San Vicente square and there was a reception for european politicians in Barcelona
At its headquarters in Madrid the PSOe organised a conference with young europeans to commemorate europe Day
BBVA RESEARCh PREDICTS ALMOST 6 MILLIOn jOBLESS In SPAIn nExT yEAR
BBVA Research has lowered its predictions for the labour situation in Spain estimating that unemployment will reach 246 this year and will climb as high as 248 in 2013 according to its latest report in lsquoSituacioacuten espantildearsquo magazine
These predictions are lower than earlier ones (244 and 246) the government included in its macroeconomic budget plan for this year which predicts 243 unemployment in 2012 and 242 in 2013
The government has already admitted that the jobless figures could rise
from 47 to 56 million but the BBVA figures suggest that this figure could actually be closer to 6 million
Spain currently has its highest unemployment figures ever recorded It is also the the european country with the highest unemployment rate (number of jobless in relation to total population) Both the government predictions and those made by the BBVA suggest that Spain will continue to be the worst-performing country on the continent in relation to employment for at least the
next two yearsThe government has now
admitted that it is not going to be able to create employment in the short or medium term BBVA Research agrees that the labour reforms brought in by the government would go some way to slowing down the increase in unemployment and that they would have an ldquoespecially positiverdquo impact creating 10 more jobs in the long term that would have been achieved without them
BBVA Research has maintained its predictions with regard to this yearrsquos
and next yearrsquos GDP (at -13 and +06) and the deficit reduction at 53 this year and 3 in 2013 in line with the governmentrsquos own predictions
In fact the bank said the measures adopted increased credibility about the possibility of reaching fiscal objectives and mentioned in particular the plan to pay suppliers which could make a seven point difference in the GDP in 2012
Actor Hugh laurie best known in Spain for his role as Doctor Gregory House in the series of the same name will be playing gigs in a number of Spanish cities in July as part of a world tour to promote his blues album ldquolet them talkrdquo laurie sings lead vocals and plays the piano and guitar
The first concert will be in Barcelona on 26th July in the Arteria Paralel theatre the following day laurie and his band will play at the Circo Price in Madrid as part of the los Veranos de la Villa programme and on 29th July they will play in Marbella as part of the Starlite Festival
ldquolet them talkrdquo released last year by Warner Music topped the charts in a number of countries and is now the inspiration behind
a world tour that will take laurie and his backing group to the United States Argentina Chile Russia the UK Holland France and Germany amongst other countries
laurie has previously played guitar in different episodes of House and guested as a pianist on Meat loafrsquosrsquos 2010 album Hang Cool Teddy Bear following an appearance from the US rock star on the TV show He also appeared in the music videos for the Kate Bush single experiment IV in 1986 and the 1992 single Walking on Broken Glass by Annie lennox
Other actors to have embarked on musical careers include Woody Allen Bruce Willis and Kevin Costner as well as Scarlett Johansson and Juliette lewis
hUGh LAURIE BRInGS ThE BLUES TO SPAIn In jULy
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Spain has slipped four places in Save the Childrenrsquos world ranking of how safe a country is to become a mother dropping to 16th in the listThe report aims to find the best and worst countries
to become a mother in terms of womenrsquos health educational and financial situation as well as babiesrsquo ldquobasicrdquo
welfareThe ten best countries to go through maternity are Norway
Iceland Sweden New Zealand Denmark Finland Australia Belgium Ireland Holland and the UK the last two sharing tenth
placeWhilst eight of the top ten countries are in europe eight of the worst-
performing countries are in Subsaharan Africa and seven of them are currently suffering from food shortages The worst country in terms of becoming a mother is
Niger performing slightly worse than last yearrsquos bottom-placed country Afghanistan with Yemen Guinea Bissau Mali eritrea Chad Sudan Southern Sudan and the
Democratic Republic of Congo just aheadSpain with 16 weeks of statutory maternity leave is now below France and Portugal but ahead of estonia and Switzerland in terms of how much maternity leave is granted by the state but behind countries like the UK and Denmark where women get 52 weeks
The Save The Children report showed that women in Spain had a life expectancy of 85 years similar to that in France or Switzerland and inferior
only to Japanrsquos and an infant mortality rate of 5 in every 1000Save the Children highlighted the fact that in Norway women study for an
average of 18 years have a life-expectancy of 82 82 use contraceptives and only one in every 175 women are at risk of losing a child before its fifth birthday
In contrast in Niacuteger the life expectancy for women is 56 they receive an average of only four yearsrsquo schooling only 5 use contraceptives and one in seven children dies before its fifth birthday In addition one in 16 women there die as a direct result of pregnancy or childbirth
Save the Children said that malnutrition is the cause of ldquoat leastrdquo a fifth of all maternal deaths and more that a third of infant deaths A third of all children in Asia about 100 million suffer chronic malnutrition with that figure rising to two in five children in Africa or about 60 million in total
The charity has outlined six ldquoessentialrdquo measures that they believe to be ldquolife saversrdquo and should be available to every new mother in the world the possibility to breastfeed nutritional supplements vitamin A iron zinc and good hygiene practices They believe in fact that by breastfeeding alone a million infant deaths alone could be prevented each yearldquoOur report demonstrates that breastfeeding saves lives every
country ought to put policies and progammes into place that promote breastfeedingrdquo their statement reads
EC DECLARES PUBLIC FUnDInG OF ALICAnTE FILM STUDIOS lsquoILLEGALrsquoThe european
Commission (eC) has declared financial aid given by the Generalitat (Valencian regional government) to the Ciudad de la luz film studios in Alicante ldquoillegalrdquo and has told Spain to claim back the 265 million euros invested in the creation of this audiovisual centre
The eC claims that this public funding ldquowas not given in market conditions and should therefore be returned by the beneficiaryrdquo says a press statement today
Furthermore the eC also questioned whether the decision to create another film studio in Spain which already has established studios in Madrid and Barcelona was entirely ldquocommercialrdquo
ldquoThe Spanish film sector is dynamic and competitiverdquo said the eC commissioner for Competition Joaquiacuten Almunia who claimed there was ldquono need to spend public money to finance a new studiordquo Almunia claimed that financing this project with public money
was detrimental to existing studios and in the current economic climate could be ldquodisastrousrdquo
The eC opened an investigation in 2008 after a receiving a number of complaints with the aim of deciding whether the financial assitance provded by the Generalitat to the Ciudad de la luz was in line with european regulations on state funding
ldquoThe Commission has serious doubts that in the competitive climate the decision to invest in a totally new project away from the established movie-making centres in Madrid and Barcelona could be based on
commerical considerationsrdquo the report underlined
The Ce also added that both its own investigation and an independent business plan had concluded that ldquoa private investor would never have financed the Ciudad de la luz project 100rdquo
For his part the president of the Generalitat Alberto Fabra defended the regional government after meeting with Almunia in Brussels last week saying his office ldquoacted correctlyrdquo
ldquoWe insist that we acted in accordance with the law and there was no infair competitionrdquo in awarding the funding declared Fabra
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King Juan Carlos and Queen sofia Celebrate golden wedding anniversary
50 YeARS AGO ON 14TH MAY KING JUAN CARlOS MARRIeD QUeeN SOFiacuteA IN THe PReSeNCe OF 137 KINGS QUeeNS
PRINCeS AND PRINCeSSeS FROM All OVeR eUROPe BUT THe ROYAl COUPle HAVe DeCIDeD NOT TO HOlD AN OFFICIAl CeleBRATION OF THeIR GOlDeN WeDDING ANNIVeRSARY
The Royal Household has produced a CD for those interested in the anniversary entitled ldquoTheir Majestiesrsquo Golden Wedding 50 years 50 picturesrdquo a compilation of images chosen to reflect the couplersquos life together including some taken inside the Zarzuela palace on their silver wedding anniversary 25 years ago
The final image on the reflects the moment when during the official opening of the X legislature of Parliament on 27th December 2011 the monarchs received the longest applause ever recorded in the congress building
The King and Queen who were married on May 14th 1962 in Athens in a combined Catholic and Orthodox service celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with an official ceremony receiving members of other european royal houses and members of the Government headed up by Felipe Gonzaacutelez at the time They also celebrated a private mass and held receptions for 17 other couples celebrating their silver wedding anniversary the same day
The fairytale began over 50 years ago when in September 1961 Don Juan Carlos called out a spontaneous ldquoSofia catchrdquo as he threw her a box containing an engagement ring during a royal dinner in the hotel Beau Rivage in lausanne
Queen Victoria eugenia had to sell all the jewels she had inherited from empress eugenia de Montijo (the last empress consort of the French as the wife of Napoleon III) to pay for the celebration inviting representatives of 27 royal families to an occasion witnessed by throusands of Spaniards and Greeks who lined the streets of Athens The 24-year-old prince Juan Carlos wore his infantry lieutenant gala uniform and Sofia wore a silk gown with silver thread interwoven into it a veil and a silver and diamond tiara that her mother had worn for her wedding
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tUmbles iNto redSpainrsquos Gamesa one of the worldrsquos
top wind turbine manufacturers said Thursday it swung into a loss in the first quarter due to a drop in margins
The company lost 21 million euros ($27 million) in the three months to March compared to a net profit of 13 million euros during the same time last year it said in a statement
ldquoThe macroeconomic and industry situation growing price competition mainly in China and the costs of implementing new platforms worldwide had a temporary impact on group profitabilityrdquo it said
ldquoGamesa expects the profitability of the wind turbine area and of the group to gradually recover in the coming quarters especially in the second half of the year due to a progressive rebound in activity a
smaller impact of new platform launches and the effects of new cost optimisation measuresrdquo
Sales jumped 33 percent to 777 million euros in the first quarter as wind farm development offset weakness in the wind turbine division which suffered the effects of a decline in activity in China and India
earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization (eBITDA) -- a key measure of profitability -- dropped to 32 million euros in the first quarter from 76 million euros in the same year-ago period
Games shares fell 296 percent to 1802 euros in early afternoon trade bucking the trend of Spainrsquos benchmark Ibex-35 index which was up 156 percent
Students To Kick Off Mass Protests In SpainThousands of Spanish
students take to the streets on Thursday to demonstrate against crisis cuts in education the first in several days of social protests across the country
The national Studentsrsquo Union has called demonstrations in more than 50 towns its leader Tohil Delgado told AFP predicting that thousands of students and teachers would join in despite looming exams
ldquoWe have called this demonstration as an initial response to this attack on public education which is without precedent in the past 35 yearsrdquo he said citing reforms that protestors say are disrupting classes
As Spain fights to stabilise its public finances schools and universities have for months been complaining of shrinking budgets for research and extra work for teachers
Since the last student marches on February 29 the government has announced a
further three billion euros in cost-cutting reforms
On April 20 the central government said it would let regional authorities expand class sizes by a fifth and raise university fees to an average 1500 euros from 1000 euros
Protests in cities including Madrid and Barcelona are due to start at noon (1000 GMT) on Thursday the union said
Spainrsquos universities have been a traditional centre of protest since the time of General Francisco Francorsquos 1939-1975 dictatorship
The latest demonstrations are part of a wave of anger at the austerity measures launched since the conservative Popular Party of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy took over the government in December
In a broader protest the movement known as the ldquoindignantrdquo on May 15 marks one year since it sprang up
and occupied central Madrid for weeks with a tent city on the Puerta del Sol square
The movement has promised four days of protests from May 12 to 15
The ldquoindignantsrdquo appear divided over their internal organization however as traditional labour unions take centre stage mobilising huge protests
Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated during a general strike on March 29 and a strike across the whole education sector is planned for May 22
ldquoThe government has not hesitated to continue on its course of destroying the welfare state but this will only inflame the spirits of the workers and the young peoplerdquo Delgado said
ldquoWe are convinced that in the coming weeks and months there will be many more social protests not only by students and teachers but by all workersrdquo
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spain takes state controL of fourth-biggest bank bankia
The Spanish state will take control of the fourth-biggest listed bank Bankia the government said Wednesday as it races to shore up the bankrsquos bad loan-ridden balance sheet
The state would take a 45-percent stake by converting a state-backed loan of 4465 billion euros ($58 billion) into shares ldquomeaning it will take controlrdquo the economy ministry said in a statement
The dramatic but widely telegraphed move comes two days before the government is to announce broad banking reforms to ease the crushing burden of loans extended during a property bubble that imploded in 2008
Bankia an amalgam of seven shaky savings banks created in 2010 was at the centre of market concerns over fragile balance sheets but analysts fear the rot goes much deeper
One of the biggest worries for investors is that they do not know the real value of the banksrsquo exposure to the property sector
For the economy it means many banks are struggling to clean up their balance sheets and are therefore reluctant to lend
to households and businesses potentially freezing up activity
Bankia had the industryrsquos largest exposure to the property market at 375 billion euros ($49 billion) at the end of 2011 of which 318 billion euros were classed as problematic
Madrid is throwing a lifeline by converting into capital the state loan extended in December 2010 to Bankia parent group Banco Financiero de Ahorros (BFA)
The loan which was handled by the state-backed Fund for Orderly Bank Restructuring (FROB) demanded an interest rate of 775 percent and was repayable over five years
The Bank of Spain said it received Bankiarsquos request for the state to convert the loan into capital on the same day new executive chairman Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri was appointed
The former Bankiarsquos executive chairman Rodrigo Rato who was previously a Spanish economy minister and who once led the IMF announced his resignation on Monday as news emerged of the impending rescue
British jubilee GibraltarVisit Annoys Spain
Spain told Britain it was ldquoupset and uncomfortablerdquo at a planned visit by Britainrsquos Prince edward to the disputed territory of Gibraltar the Spanish foreign ministry said Thursday
In talks with Britainrsquos ambassador in Madrid Giles Paxman ministry official Santiago Cabanas ldquoexpressed how upset and uncomfortable the government is with the visitrdquo by edward and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones from June 11-13 a statement said
The visit is part of a summer of celebrations to mark the 60th year on the British throne of edwardrsquos mother Queen elizabeth II the British embassy in Madrid told AFP
It made no immediate direct reaction to
Spainrsquos complaintGibraltar a largely self-governing enclave
complete with British pubs and red telephone boxes nestled under a cliffside at the eastern neck of the Mediterranean is a rare diplomatic sore point between london and Madrid
Spain ceded Gibraltar to Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht but has long argued that it should be returned to Spanish sovereignty
Britain refuses to renounce sovereignty against the wishes of Gibraltarians
The last British royal visit to Gibraltar was by edwardrsquos sister Princess Anne in 2009 which likewise annoyed Spain
EURO MPS CRITICISE MAnAGERS OF EU AGEnCIESThe european Parliament
has delayed approval of three major eU agency budgets because of concerns about their managers
MePs have criticised one of the agencies - the european Food Safety Authority (eFSA) - for links to the food industry considered a possible risk to eFSArsquos independence
The head of eFSArsquos board Diana Banati resigned on Wednesday She is joining a powerful industry lobby group based in Washington DC
eFSA is based in a grand old palace in Parma Italy and its total budget in 2010 was 747m euros (pound60m $97m)
The other agencies criticised by MePs are the eU Medicines Agency based in london and the environment Agency in Copenhagen
The parliamentrsquos budget committee said it was ldquoseriously concernedrdquo that in 2010 while the environment Agencyrsquos executive director Jacqueline McGlade was ldquodirectly involvedrdquo with earthwatch an environmental NGO she and 28 agency staff
went on research trips to earthwatch projects and the agency paid 33791 euros to the NGO
The committee urged the agency to publish the declarations of interest provided by its staff to help prevent any conflicts of interest
A parliament spokesman told press sources that the budget delay - refusing to ldquogrant the dischargerdquo in eU jargon - could have a negative impact on an agencyrsquos 2013 budget
The MePsrsquo budget committee could decide to put part of the agencyrsquos budget in reserve and put a block on the agency hiring new people he said
Such a move means ldquothe prestige of the agency is not goodrdquo he added
MePsrsquo concerns about potential conflict of interest have dogged eFSA
An eFSA statement said Ms Banati resigned at eFSArsquos request in line with the agencyrsquos code of conduct which warns against ldquoactivities which could raise doubts about their independence
even with respect to potential conflicts of interestrdquo
She is moving to the International life Sciences Institute (IlSI) a body which acts on behalf of numerous food and biotech multinationals including Danone Kraft Foods Monsanto Nestle and Procter amp Gamble
A report by the parliamentrsquos budget committee issued before Ms Banatirsquos resignation raised questions about her links with IlSI going back to 2010
It said she had ldquofailed in 2010 to declare her membership of the Board of Directors of the IlSIrdquo
It called the eFSA boardrsquos scrutiny of its membersrsquo declarations of interest ldquoinsufficiently rigorous and detailedrdquo
And the MePs urged eFSA to cut the ldquounacceptablerdquo cost of board meetings pointing out that each meeting of the 15-member board cost on average 92630 euros
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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 11 may
The weather was magnificent today The sun was shining and summer growing grass is starting to grow again making the rough more difficult here in Almerimar
We had 27 players taking part in a Reverse Waltz competition with 2 hidden holes
The winners were Peter White larry Rowe Angela Carr and Doris (our imaginary player who makes up the numbers scoring 30 stableford point each week) with a team score of 92 points
last place and chocolates went to Hans Ooft Hans Folin David Scantlebury and Alan Sly with a team score of 71
Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by Drew McDowell with a distance of 323m
Thanks once again to John Flynn for doing the prize giving this week The biggest cheer went up when Mr President came up to collect his chocolates following his return to Friday golf after a lay-off for a number of weeks
Yes John Woodhead really did bump into the prize table sending two bottles of wine crashing to the clubhouse terrace floor
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el ejiDoFour people were injured in a three car
collision in el ejidoThe accident occurred in the small hours of
the morning on Calle loma de la mezquita an eye witness contacted the 112 services and policiacutea local investigated the cause of the accident while the injured a 21 year old woman and three men of 28 20 and 40 were taken to hospital by the 061 services
el ejiDoThe policiacutea nacional have arrested an
individual for the shooting which took place on monday may 7 on the Calle sotillo in the barrida de santa mariacutea del Aacuteguila in el ejido The arrested man identified as mFm 33
years of age alleges that he believed that the victim was about to take a significant amount of moneyThe incident is being investigated but
everything points to an attempted robbery The victim is an employee of a company and on of his duties is to pay in cash and cheques to the bank on this morning the victim had no money
to pay in however minutes earlier a call had been received by the policiacutea nacional warning that a man of about 35 to 40 years of age had shot at another and had been seen fleeing from the place with a carThe policiacutea nacional immediately attended
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the scene and found a male of 66 years of age with two bullet wounds one in the chest and another through-and-through in the leg The wounded man was rushed to hospital de poniente but was able to give a description of his assailant and the car in which he flednearly two hours later officers of the
seguridad Ciudadana located the vehicle in a park on Calle Camilo Joseacute Cela and were able to establish that it was the car that belonged to the victimrsquos firm after conducting tests and taking eyewitness
statements teams from the policiacutea Judicial and the policiacutea Cientiacutefica the officers determined that at the time the victim was preparing to leave with the car another individual jumped quickly into the passenger seat after a struggle the victim got out the car and called for help when the perpetrator got into the driverrsquos seat then got out of the vehicle and fired two shots at close range after which he fled the scene in the vehicle
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Mark Mcdowell is a fully qualified analytical and clinical hypnotherapist He began his studies in 1988 under the tutorage of David Lesser and the Aqch in Birmingham before moving onto learn the clinical techniques of the renowned Gil Boyne head of the Californian institute of hypnotherapyOthers who have influenced Markrsquos work over
the years include Dave Elman Milton Erickson and Fritz PerlsAlong with the more common needs such as to stop smoking or to
achieve weight loss Mark is fully versed in working with all manner of lifersquos situations and feels no problem to be impassable Mark addresses any issue the client may have individually and intuitively
as he recognises that we are all unique and therefore respond to stimuli and life situations in different ways Mark strongly believes that we are more than just lsquoliving machinesrsquo who
have to deal with life by constantly adjusting our true needs according to outside forces He therefore works with the clients lsquospiritualrsquo wishes in mind allowing them to gain the emotional freedom not just to deal with life but to dictate itMark is the author of three books Confidence and crutches in which
through actual case studies the reader sees the way in which we use outside influences such as alcohol and medication to mask our emotions and so build a false sense of well-being Step by step the sessions bring each case history to a successful conclusion His second book Stepping through grief uses case studies to show the
intricacy and layers of emotion that can sometimes encapsulate our loss and so prevent us from moving on in with our life The reader sees how we can work through those layers and so gain the necessary release from our pain Marks final book Consequence of abuse looks at the effect on the lives
of those who have been abused Again using case studies the reader sees how those who have been abused can finally come to terms with their childhood releasing false perceptions of guilt shame and on-going fear Testimonials from the clients concerned are enclosed in all books All titles are available through booklocker or amazonMark is now dividing his time between a busy practice in England and the
sunnier climes of Roquetas Appointments are now being taken Smoking cessation is 95 euros with a free back up session if required All
other sessions are charged at 50 euros although concessions are available for those in need For those who would prefer home visits are also available within a 30km radius
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MEDIEVAL NIGHTOn Monday 7th May New York New York in
Roquetas De Mar held a
medieval night where guests enjoyed a delicious banquet of home made broth
chicken ribs etcAfter dinner there was a series of games led by the
ldquoKing and Queenrdquo which included bob the apple hoopla smash the pinata musical shots play your cards right and
medieval whispersThis highly enjoyable ldquothemedrdquo night is one of a series of
similar events put on by Adrian at New York previous events including a Mexican night Curry Night Thai Night and the
latest one in the planning is ldquoThe Big Jubilee Lunchrdquo on Sunday 3rd June with quizzes
and prizes tombola etc supporting Help for HeroesOther themed nights planned include a further Medieval
Night School Dinners Night Grease50rsquos Nightwatch out for adverts in the Sol Times with further details
of forthcoming events
The government has announced changes to the penal code which will allow them to add a so-called ldquocustodia de seguridadrdquo - a custodial sentence for security reasons - to sentences passed on those found guilty of the most serious crimes (excluding terrorism) adding up to a maximum of ten more years onto their imprisonment
The announcement was made this morning byJustice Minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardoacuten after his meeting with Antonio del Castillo the father of murdered Seville teeanger
Marta del Castillo who was killed in 2009 and whose body has never been found
The new law will affect sexual crimes serious crimes where violence or intimidation have been used and for drugs trafficking
It will also be applicable to criminals who have a past history of serious crimes or those who reoffend after completing their sentences
At the end of the meeting Gallardoacuten thanked Martarsquos father for using his ldquopersonal painrdquo
as a ldquopreventative measure and to help society as a wholerdquo Mr Del Castillo made it clear he was only ldquopartlyrdquo satisfied as the minister decided not to adopt ldquopermanent reviewable life sentencesrdquo in cases where there is ldquosome legal or judicial reason to keep those who commit this type of crime behind barsrdquo
Del Castillo also handed over a document asking for the promises made during the electoral campaign to be honoured demanding for example that those who ldquotorture rape or murder childrenrdquo
are given the ldquomaximum custodial sentencerdquo with ldquoreviewable life sentencesrdquo He also asked for the age of legal responsibility to be lowered
In addition Del Castillo demanded additional security measures once a convicted criminal is released after his or her sentence (supervised release) for those who have committed particularly serious crimes (murderers rapists paedophiles)
Finally Del Castillorsquos document which the
minister promised to study in detail also asked for the ldquodestruction or desecrationrdquo of a body so
that it cannot be used as evidence in court to be legally classified as a crime in itself
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look GooD feel Great Depression affects one in
four of us at some point of our lives but controversy still reigns over how to best treat the debilitating condition
Now scientists have found that a type of lsquomagnetic therapyrsquo - which involves no brain-altering drugs or invasive procedures - could be a potent new treatment
A team from the University of California los Angeles were testing NeuroStar TMS Therapy which works by beaming magnetic pulses through the skull These trigger small electrical charges that spark brain cells to fire
Results from tests on more than 300 patients with severe depression found 58 per cent achieved a positive response while more than a third (37 per cent) went into remission
The study was released at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association
Research leader Dr Ian Cook said lsquoThe improvements we observed show that non-drug therapy with NeuroStar TMS not only reduces the symptomatic suffering of patients but lessens the disability of depression with important implications for these individualsrsquo ability to return to functioning effectively at home in the workplace and in the communityrsquo
All the patients filled in a health questionnaire before and after the treatment
During each half-hour session the patient was placed under a treatment coil which is the size of a cupped hand It sent a pulsed magnetic field an inch under the scalp to the prefrontal
cortex the ante cingulate cortex and the limbic system which are the three areas of the brain thought to regulate mood
The magnetic field is similar in strength to that created by an MRI machine and sparks off very small electrical currents within the brain This stimulates neuron activity thought to provide relief from depression
Anti-depressants are released into the blood which can cause widespread physical side-effects such as hot flushes and nausea However supporters of Neurostar say because itrsquos a targeted therapy it only causes mild scalp pain
After an average of five weeks of NeuroStar treatment the percentage of patients reporting extreme problems with anxiety and depression decreased by 422 per cent
A previous study had found that
the therapy was twice as effective as a placebo in reducing depressive symptoms
Dr H Brent Sovason from Stanford University said lsquoThese data reinforce the clinical efficacy of TMS Therapy as a viable option for patients living with major depression who have not achieved or maintained symptom improvement with oral antidepressants
lsquoThe most meaningful takeaway for patients is that TMS Therapy has the potential to make them feel better in addition to potentially allowing them to experience a level of physical and social functionality they havenrsquot had with their depressionrsquo
In the UK depression for depression involves either medication or talking treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy or usually a combination of the two
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The 6th anniversary celebration at Glad Rags on Wednesday 9th May
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temperature we imagine there will be many ladies making their way to the
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With woven wedges pastel peep-toes and stylish sling backs to choose from you can be sure to make a statement with your sandals this summer
But before you step out in your new summer shoes make sure your feet are in a state to be shown off After months under wraps in winter boots and thick tights feet are often neglected In a recent survey 63 of Good Housekeeping readers said they were suffering from dry skin on their feet with over a quarter having cracked heels
And while many of us moisturise our face and bodies every day feet often get left out of the beauty routine In the same way as you use a different cream on your face to your body your feet need products especially formulated for them the skin on the feet is 10 times
thicker than that on the body
1 eXfoliate To banish dry skin start with regular exfoliation using a dry skin exfoliator Use a couple of times a week to effectively smooth away rough dry skin
2 moisturise Regular exfoliation will help your feet to soak up an intensive moisturising cream
3 feet sos If you have had or currently suffer from fungal nail infection make sure you also add a fungal nail treatment to your footcare routine and get your beautiful and healthy nails back (available from Pharmacies)
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Summer is the ideal time to get cracking with those home improvements here are some ideas on where to start
Install a patio or garden decking Make sure your garden is up to scratch for those long summer evenings and lazy weekend BBQs Decking and patios are a great extension of indoor space and can provide a seating and dining area try shading with an awning and install lighting and outdoor heaters to make the most of the space If you want outdoor areas for storage and growing fruit or veg now is the perfect time to install that shed or greenhouse
Maintain your garden General garden maintenance like mowing weeding and repairing fencing is important too Gardens can look untidy very quickly make sure that your lawn is well cared for grass can suffer in extreme heat so you may need to install a sprinkler system and fertilise regularly
Install a swimming pool Pools are great for relaxing in summer amusing the kids and exercising without having to head to the gym Itrsquos not too late to install one now ndash choose from an easy to install above ground pool or an outdoor or inside submerged pool in a range of materials To increase the pools usage throughout the year you can install a pool enclosure and heat using a traditional pump or solar panels or heat pumps
Cooling your home An air conditioning system can be heaven in the summer months and therersquos plenty of options to choose from standalone models split air conditioners or centralised systems The most common air con in domestic environments is the split
system all air conditioning should be inverter controlled for efficiency
Renewable cooling options can save you money keep your home cool and protect the environment Consider installing an air or ground source heat pump which can provide air con in the summer and heat in the winter
15SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
16 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
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Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
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make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
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fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
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According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
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Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
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Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
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Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
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The Charity retail association which released the figures said over pound220m is being raised annually for charity through retailing with nearly one million more shoppers from hard-pressed middle class groups turning to charity shops for ldquolow price high qualityrdquo items
in a survey of 1822 people the group found that 55 of people in the uk have bought items from charity shops in the last 12 months with over 40 of those saying they have done so more than five times and one in five saying they will use them more in the next year
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
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in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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parting (8)16 itrsquos act is destroyed when resting (6)17 some broadsheet rag i considered very sad (6)19 if alien enters fruit is it bounded by birth and
death (8)21 Love writer that is candid (4)22 Regal dress
- strangely inconsiderate (10)
25 with which you can shoot me in vehicle before middle of May (6)
26 summing up nobleman in grand beginning (8)
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28 Bothers girl with love Heartlessly yes (6)
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8 i squealed without my rising hesitation at place of exercise (9)
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15 arranges drink always to go in non-starting writers (9)
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27SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
fooD news lsquotHe ultimate wonDer fooDrsquo
ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562
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OUT amp ABOUT
looK out For our live entertAinMent eveninGs
wwwbeachcombermojacarcomtel 950 473 099
Free wiFi
sunday Roast 3 couRSE - 12euroinCludinG dRinKs
regular tRiBute shoWs
see website for details
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover
Bar open 10am - LATEFood served all day
from 1030amLast orders 9pm
menu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHtmenu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHt3 courses euro10
3 courses euro1150
oasisoasisB a r a n d R e s t a u r a n t
Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
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30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
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Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
concertina doors etc tel Keith Wood on 638 900 949
T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT
immediate Cash Quick decision We cover all areas
We turn up give cash amp carry We buy almost anything
The Highest Cash Prices PaidONLY serious amp immediate sellers
should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
amp electric CH solar hot water
and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962
aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080
property to rent los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large
bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view
609 199 394
Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business
stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962
norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
from 450euro bull also exteriors painted bull kitchens amp bathrooms
refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner
Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa
300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
selction of young birds fOR saLEBudgies 8euro eachJava finches 12euro
Parakeets for hand rearing
only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
mojacarif you enjoy
meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
for just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in
a box with a photograph and will be seen by more than
35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
and was being kicked in the street I am a lovely boy who gains trust easy but I donrsquot like sudden movements
I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
storage rooms for rent 5 square
meters to 15sqmeters
roquetas de mar urbanisation
from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
SAtELLitEteleVision
a1 sKy teleVision systems
satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc
also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
Floor AND wAll tiliNG SPeCiAliSt
Call Steve holmantel 697 678 708
not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
marmenorremovalshotmailcom
see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
DVLA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available
Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
CaRs motoRhomes amp Vans any Condition We ColleCt
thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone
car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
must Be diesel spanish plated amp
ReliaBle Call 609 199 394
trAnslAtor quAliFieD amp eXperienceD Hospital doctor Lawyer school
Residencia documents etc Call amaya on 665 718 967
JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles
Wanted
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
uRGEnTLy REQuiREd aLL Mitsubishi shogun Monteo Pajero
Landrover amp all other makesCollect from anywhere
fORd TRansiT 190 Luton Van MOT Sept
TAX End of June 1991 Model euro1000
Tel 676 381 349
HOnda CiviC Coupe New ITV PAS EW amp electric mirrors
750euro plus transfer fee
Tel 950 064 797
wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
Life Treatment facilityCertificates issued
Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD
WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take friDGes wasHinG
macHines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
albox amp mojacar playa
just Drop your copy For the pAper inAlboX 950 121 318
MojAcAr 950 615 596remoVals Advertise your
business hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescom
salessoltimescom
large VanRemovals deliveries
spain - uKFull or half loads
Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
mob 620 475 218
MampD transport
Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale
call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
We ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eVeRy WeeK amp so Could you
f oR onLy 10 euro
situations Vacant
staff urGently needed for a
busy cafe la conception
area partfull timetel 664 619 819 or 679 207 545
classic auDi quatro s24Wd spanish Reghistory original
handbooksdrives superbly Rhd
all usual extraseuro2600
(pX lWB uK Reg Van)
tel 634 337 185
storage available based ldquolos Gallardosrdquo amprdquohertfordshirerdquo
call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)
00 44 794 3135 214 (uK)woodncohotmailcom
DAversquos trAnsport
spAinuKlocAl
75 ton lorry part loads
self loadunloadMinimal rates owner Driver
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The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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Here are some of the general and personal factors that affect insurance rates
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
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LegaLising cannabis wouLd soLve spainrsquos deficit
probLem says bransonThe official opening of Barcelonarsquos Cannabis Museum
yesterday proved to be the perfect opportunity for experts to renew calls for the legalisation of the drug with Richard Branson saying that Spain could solve its deficit problem by legalising cannabis alone
The multi-millionaire founder of the Virgin emporium is also a member of a global commission on drugs policy which includes five ex-presidents and Kofi Annan the former United Nations secretary general and which concluded last year that the war on drugs had failed and called for experiments in decriminalisation
Branson said that if Spain were to legalise cannabis use and collect taxes on its consumption marijuana could go a long way towards solving its current economic problems ldquoit would help get the country back on its feetrdquo he said
Branson was in Barcelona to receive an award from the promotors of the new Cannabis Museum - the biggest in the world at 900 square metres - in recognition of the work the commission has done since 2004 to promote the acceptance of the plant in all its forms and the reintroduction of cannabis for medicinal purposes
The British multimillionaire took the opportunity to praise the initiative taken by the village of Rasquera (Tarragona) whose inhabitants voted for an ldquoanticrisis planrdquo involving renting out land to a Barcelona-based cannabis growersrsquo society
ldquoIt seems like a great idea to merdquo said Branson who also expressed his regret over what he considered to be Amsterdamrsquos ldquobackward steprdquo and an ldquoerrorrdquo in changing Dutch law so that visitors to the country can no longer buy cannabis in the countryrsquos coffee shops
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The mayor of Rasquera Bernat Pellisa was also present at the Museumrsquos and he underlined the fact that his plan to help the village out of recession was in fact based on a report by the global commission that Branson is a member of ldquoThis ceremony is a loudspeaker for an opportunity to combat the economic crisis that no-one stops talking aboutrdquo said the mayor
The museum which opens to the public on Friday will exhibit paintings photos and drawings illustrating the use of cannabis throughout history as well as some antique objects like tools and instruments used to transform the hemp plant into rope paper and fabric
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dispUte Asks for more timeJaime Montalvo the arbitrator brought in by
the government to try to bring the stand-off between Iberia and its pilots to a conclusion has requested an extension to the original ten-day deadline he was given on April 29th before he presents his findings
Sources following the case have said that the arbitrator has asked to extend the ten working day time limit he was initially given because of the ldquocomplexity and importancerdquo of the dispute the pilots have with Iberia
Owing to this complexity Montalvo has made an official request to the Ministry of labour and Social Security and to the
Ministry of Public Works for the deadline to be extended
He has requested additional documentation from both the pilotsrsquo union Sepla and from the airline in order to have the maximum amount of information available to him in order to make the decision he has to make for both parties
No specific new deadline has been requested as it is felt that the government who forced Iberia and Sepla into this latest round of arbitration should make the decision about when the conflict has to be solved
spAiN celebrAtes eUrope dAy with the messAge
ldquotogether we Are stroNgerrdquoeurope Day was celebrated with over
a hundred different official events in various cities across Spain today with this yearrsquos slogan - ldquoTogether we are strongerrdquo - which politicians hoped would promote a greater degree of unity amongst european citizens especially in the current economic crisis
europe Day commemoratersquos the historical declaration by French foreign minister Robert Schuman on May 9th 1950 in favour of a united euope and
has now become an annual celebration of peace and unity in europe
Schumanrsquos declaration proposed the pooling of French and West German coal and steel industries leading to the creation of the european Coal and Steel Community the first european Community and hence is considered a principle founding moment
The programme of events organised to celebrate that historic day in a number of different Spanish cities covers everything from conferences
talks and workshops to childrenrsquos activities and leaflet distribution
In Madrid representatives of all the european institutions took part in an official ceremony which saw the european flag hoisted permanently at San Vicente square and there was a reception for european politicians in Barcelona
At its headquarters in Madrid the PSOe organised a conference with young europeans to commemorate europe Day
BBVA RESEARCh PREDICTS ALMOST 6 MILLIOn jOBLESS In SPAIn nExT yEAR
BBVA Research has lowered its predictions for the labour situation in Spain estimating that unemployment will reach 246 this year and will climb as high as 248 in 2013 according to its latest report in lsquoSituacioacuten espantildearsquo magazine
These predictions are lower than earlier ones (244 and 246) the government included in its macroeconomic budget plan for this year which predicts 243 unemployment in 2012 and 242 in 2013
The government has already admitted that the jobless figures could rise
from 47 to 56 million but the BBVA figures suggest that this figure could actually be closer to 6 million
Spain currently has its highest unemployment figures ever recorded It is also the the european country with the highest unemployment rate (number of jobless in relation to total population) Both the government predictions and those made by the BBVA suggest that Spain will continue to be the worst-performing country on the continent in relation to employment for at least the
next two yearsThe government has now
admitted that it is not going to be able to create employment in the short or medium term BBVA Research agrees that the labour reforms brought in by the government would go some way to slowing down the increase in unemployment and that they would have an ldquoespecially positiverdquo impact creating 10 more jobs in the long term that would have been achieved without them
BBVA Research has maintained its predictions with regard to this yearrsquos
and next yearrsquos GDP (at -13 and +06) and the deficit reduction at 53 this year and 3 in 2013 in line with the governmentrsquos own predictions
In fact the bank said the measures adopted increased credibility about the possibility of reaching fiscal objectives and mentioned in particular the plan to pay suppliers which could make a seven point difference in the GDP in 2012
Actor Hugh laurie best known in Spain for his role as Doctor Gregory House in the series of the same name will be playing gigs in a number of Spanish cities in July as part of a world tour to promote his blues album ldquolet them talkrdquo laurie sings lead vocals and plays the piano and guitar
The first concert will be in Barcelona on 26th July in the Arteria Paralel theatre the following day laurie and his band will play at the Circo Price in Madrid as part of the los Veranos de la Villa programme and on 29th July they will play in Marbella as part of the Starlite Festival
ldquolet them talkrdquo released last year by Warner Music topped the charts in a number of countries and is now the inspiration behind
a world tour that will take laurie and his backing group to the United States Argentina Chile Russia the UK Holland France and Germany amongst other countries
laurie has previously played guitar in different episodes of House and guested as a pianist on Meat loafrsquosrsquos 2010 album Hang Cool Teddy Bear following an appearance from the US rock star on the TV show He also appeared in the music videos for the Kate Bush single experiment IV in 1986 and the 1992 single Walking on Broken Glass by Annie lennox
Other actors to have embarked on musical careers include Woody Allen Bruce Willis and Kevin Costner as well as Scarlett Johansson and Juliette lewis
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Spain has slipped four places in Save the Childrenrsquos world ranking of how safe a country is to become a mother dropping to 16th in the listThe report aims to find the best and worst countries
to become a mother in terms of womenrsquos health educational and financial situation as well as babiesrsquo ldquobasicrdquo
welfareThe ten best countries to go through maternity are Norway
Iceland Sweden New Zealand Denmark Finland Australia Belgium Ireland Holland and the UK the last two sharing tenth
placeWhilst eight of the top ten countries are in europe eight of the worst-
performing countries are in Subsaharan Africa and seven of them are currently suffering from food shortages The worst country in terms of becoming a mother is
Niger performing slightly worse than last yearrsquos bottom-placed country Afghanistan with Yemen Guinea Bissau Mali eritrea Chad Sudan Southern Sudan and the
Democratic Republic of Congo just aheadSpain with 16 weeks of statutory maternity leave is now below France and Portugal but ahead of estonia and Switzerland in terms of how much maternity leave is granted by the state but behind countries like the UK and Denmark where women get 52 weeks
The Save The Children report showed that women in Spain had a life expectancy of 85 years similar to that in France or Switzerland and inferior
only to Japanrsquos and an infant mortality rate of 5 in every 1000Save the Children highlighted the fact that in Norway women study for an
average of 18 years have a life-expectancy of 82 82 use contraceptives and only one in every 175 women are at risk of losing a child before its fifth birthday
In contrast in Niacuteger the life expectancy for women is 56 they receive an average of only four yearsrsquo schooling only 5 use contraceptives and one in seven children dies before its fifth birthday In addition one in 16 women there die as a direct result of pregnancy or childbirth
Save the Children said that malnutrition is the cause of ldquoat leastrdquo a fifth of all maternal deaths and more that a third of infant deaths A third of all children in Asia about 100 million suffer chronic malnutrition with that figure rising to two in five children in Africa or about 60 million in total
The charity has outlined six ldquoessentialrdquo measures that they believe to be ldquolife saversrdquo and should be available to every new mother in the world the possibility to breastfeed nutritional supplements vitamin A iron zinc and good hygiene practices They believe in fact that by breastfeeding alone a million infant deaths alone could be prevented each yearldquoOur report demonstrates that breastfeeding saves lives every
country ought to put policies and progammes into place that promote breastfeedingrdquo their statement reads
EC DECLARES PUBLIC FUnDInG OF ALICAnTE FILM STUDIOS lsquoILLEGALrsquoThe european
Commission (eC) has declared financial aid given by the Generalitat (Valencian regional government) to the Ciudad de la luz film studios in Alicante ldquoillegalrdquo and has told Spain to claim back the 265 million euros invested in the creation of this audiovisual centre
The eC claims that this public funding ldquowas not given in market conditions and should therefore be returned by the beneficiaryrdquo says a press statement today
Furthermore the eC also questioned whether the decision to create another film studio in Spain which already has established studios in Madrid and Barcelona was entirely ldquocommercialrdquo
ldquoThe Spanish film sector is dynamic and competitiverdquo said the eC commissioner for Competition Joaquiacuten Almunia who claimed there was ldquono need to spend public money to finance a new studiordquo Almunia claimed that financing this project with public money
was detrimental to existing studios and in the current economic climate could be ldquodisastrousrdquo
The eC opened an investigation in 2008 after a receiving a number of complaints with the aim of deciding whether the financial assitance provded by the Generalitat to the Ciudad de la luz was in line with european regulations on state funding
ldquoThe Commission has serious doubts that in the competitive climate the decision to invest in a totally new project away from the established movie-making centres in Madrid and Barcelona could be based on
commerical considerationsrdquo the report underlined
The Ce also added that both its own investigation and an independent business plan had concluded that ldquoa private investor would never have financed the Ciudad de la luz project 100rdquo
For his part the president of the Generalitat Alberto Fabra defended the regional government after meeting with Almunia in Brussels last week saying his office ldquoacted correctlyrdquo
ldquoWe insist that we acted in accordance with the law and there was no infair competitionrdquo in awarding the funding declared Fabra
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King Juan Carlos and Queen sofia Celebrate golden wedding anniversary
50 YeARS AGO ON 14TH MAY KING JUAN CARlOS MARRIeD QUeeN SOFiacuteA IN THe PReSeNCe OF 137 KINGS QUeeNS
PRINCeS AND PRINCeSSeS FROM All OVeR eUROPe BUT THe ROYAl COUPle HAVe DeCIDeD NOT TO HOlD AN OFFICIAl CeleBRATION OF THeIR GOlDeN WeDDING ANNIVeRSARY
The Royal Household has produced a CD for those interested in the anniversary entitled ldquoTheir Majestiesrsquo Golden Wedding 50 years 50 picturesrdquo a compilation of images chosen to reflect the couplersquos life together including some taken inside the Zarzuela palace on their silver wedding anniversary 25 years ago
The final image on the reflects the moment when during the official opening of the X legislature of Parliament on 27th December 2011 the monarchs received the longest applause ever recorded in the congress building
The King and Queen who were married on May 14th 1962 in Athens in a combined Catholic and Orthodox service celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with an official ceremony receiving members of other european royal houses and members of the Government headed up by Felipe Gonzaacutelez at the time They also celebrated a private mass and held receptions for 17 other couples celebrating their silver wedding anniversary the same day
The fairytale began over 50 years ago when in September 1961 Don Juan Carlos called out a spontaneous ldquoSofia catchrdquo as he threw her a box containing an engagement ring during a royal dinner in the hotel Beau Rivage in lausanne
Queen Victoria eugenia had to sell all the jewels she had inherited from empress eugenia de Montijo (the last empress consort of the French as the wife of Napoleon III) to pay for the celebration inviting representatives of 27 royal families to an occasion witnessed by throusands of Spaniards and Greeks who lined the streets of Athens The 24-year-old prince Juan Carlos wore his infantry lieutenant gala uniform and Sofia wore a silk gown with silver thread interwoven into it a veil and a silver and diamond tiara that her mother had worn for her wedding
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tUmbles iNto redSpainrsquos Gamesa one of the worldrsquos
top wind turbine manufacturers said Thursday it swung into a loss in the first quarter due to a drop in margins
The company lost 21 million euros ($27 million) in the three months to March compared to a net profit of 13 million euros during the same time last year it said in a statement
ldquoThe macroeconomic and industry situation growing price competition mainly in China and the costs of implementing new platforms worldwide had a temporary impact on group profitabilityrdquo it said
ldquoGamesa expects the profitability of the wind turbine area and of the group to gradually recover in the coming quarters especially in the second half of the year due to a progressive rebound in activity a
smaller impact of new platform launches and the effects of new cost optimisation measuresrdquo
Sales jumped 33 percent to 777 million euros in the first quarter as wind farm development offset weakness in the wind turbine division which suffered the effects of a decline in activity in China and India
earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization (eBITDA) -- a key measure of profitability -- dropped to 32 million euros in the first quarter from 76 million euros in the same year-ago period
Games shares fell 296 percent to 1802 euros in early afternoon trade bucking the trend of Spainrsquos benchmark Ibex-35 index which was up 156 percent
Students To Kick Off Mass Protests In SpainThousands of Spanish
students take to the streets on Thursday to demonstrate against crisis cuts in education the first in several days of social protests across the country
The national Studentsrsquo Union has called demonstrations in more than 50 towns its leader Tohil Delgado told AFP predicting that thousands of students and teachers would join in despite looming exams
ldquoWe have called this demonstration as an initial response to this attack on public education which is without precedent in the past 35 yearsrdquo he said citing reforms that protestors say are disrupting classes
As Spain fights to stabilise its public finances schools and universities have for months been complaining of shrinking budgets for research and extra work for teachers
Since the last student marches on February 29 the government has announced a
further three billion euros in cost-cutting reforms
On April 20 the central government said it would let regional authorities expand class sizes by a fifth and raise university fees to an average 1500 euros from 1000 euros
Protests in cities including Madrid and Barcelona are due to start at noon (1000 GMT) on Thursday the union said
Spainrsquos universities have been a traditional centre of protest since the time of General Francisco Francorsquos 1939-1975 dictatorship
The latest demonstrations are part of a wave of anger at the austerity measures launched since the conservative Popular Party of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy took over the government in December
In a broader protest the movement known as the ldquoindignantrdquo on May 15 marks one year since it sprang up
and occupied central Madrid for weeks with a tent city on the Puerta del Sol square
The movement has promised four days of protests from May 12 to 15
The ldquoindignantsrdquo appear divided over their internal organization however as traditional labour unions take centre stage mobilising huge protests
Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated during a general strike on March 29 and a strike across the whole education sector is planned for May 22
ldquoThe government has not hesitated to continue on its course of destroying the welfare state but this will only inflame the spirits of the workers and the young peoplerdquo Delgado said
ldquoWe are convinced that in the coming weeks and months there will be many more social protests not only by students and teachers but by all workersrdquo
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spain takes state controL of fourth-biggest bank bankia
The Spanish state will take control of the fourth-biggest listed bank Bankia the government said Wednesday as it races to shore up the bankrsquos bad loan-ridden balance sheet
The state would take a 45-percent stake by converting a state-backed loan of 4465 billion euros ($58 billion) into shares ldquomeaning it will take controlrdquo the economy ministry said in a statement
The dramatic but widely telegraphed move comes two days before the government is to announce broad banking reforms to ease the crushing burden of loans extended during a property bubble that imploded in 2008
Bankia an amalgam of seven shaky savings banks created in 2010 was at the centre of market concerns over fragile balance sheets but analysts fear the rot goes much deeper
One of the biggest worries for investors is that they do not know the real value of the banksrsquo exposure to the property sector
For the economy it means many banks are struggling to clean up their balance sheets and are therefore reluctant to lend
to households and businesses potentially freezing up activity
Bankia had the industryrsquos largest exposure to the property market at 375 billion euros ($49 billion) at the end of 2011 of which 318 billion euros were classed as problematic
Madrid is throwing a lifeline by converting into capital the state loan extended in December 2010 to Bankia parent group Banco Financiero de Ahorros (BFA)
The loan which was handled by the state-backed Fund for Orderly Bank Restructuring (FROB) demanded an interest rate of 775 percent and was repayable over five years
The Bank of Spain said it received Bankiarsquos request for the state to convert the loan into capital on the same day new executive chairman Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri was appointed
The former Bankiarsquos executive chairman Rodrigo Rato who was previously a Spanish economy minister and who once led the IMF announced his resignation on Monday as news emerged of the impending rescue
British jubilee GibraltarVisit Annoys Spain
Spain told Britain it was ldquoupset and uncomfortablerdquo at a planned visit by Britainrsquos Prince edward to the disputed territory of Gibraltar the Spanish foreign ministry said Thursday
In talks with Britainrsquos ambassador in Madrid Giles Paxman ministry official Santiago Cabanas ldquoexpressed how upset and uncomfortable the government is with the visitrdquo by edward and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones from June 11-13 a statement said
The visit is part of a summer of celebrations to mark the 60th year on the British throne of edwardrsquos mother Queen elizabeth II the British embassy in Madrid told AFP
It made no immediate direct reaction to
Spainrsquos complaintGibraltar a largely self-governing enclave
complete with British pubs and red telephone boxes nestled under a cliffside at the eastern neck of the Mediterranean is a rare diplomatic sore point between london and Madrid
Spain ceded Gibraltar to Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht but has long argued that it should be returned to Spanish sovereignty
Britain refuses to renounce sovereignty against the wishes of Gibraltarians
The last British royal visit to Gibraltar was by edwardrsquos sister Princess Anne in 2009 which likewise annoyed Spain
EURO MPS CRITICISE MAnAGERS OF EU AGEnCIESThe european Parliament
has delayed approval of three major eU agency budgets because of concerns about their managers
MePs have criticised one of the agencies - the european Food Safety Authority (eFSA) - for links to the food industry considered a possible risk to eFSArsquos independence
The head of eFSArsquos board Diana Banati resigned on Wednesday She is joining a powerful industry lobby group based in Washington DC
eFSA is based in a grand old palace in Parma Italy and its total budget in 2010 was 747m euros (pound60m $97m)
The other agencies criticised by MePs are the eU Medicines Agency based in london and the environment Agency in Copenhagen
The parliamentrsquos budget committee said it was ldquoseriously concernedrdquo that in 2010 while the environment Agencyrsquos executive director Jacqueline McGlade was ldquodirectly involvedrdquo with earthwatch an environmental NGO she and 28 agency staff
went on research trips to earthwatch projects and the agency paid 33791 euros to the NGO
The committee urged the agency to publish the declarations of interest provided by its staff to help prevent any conflicts of interest
A parliament spokesman told press sources that the budget delay - refusing to ldquogrant the dischargerdquo in eU jargon - could have a negative impact on an agencyrsquos 2013 budget
The MePsrsquo budget committee could decide to put part of the agencyrsquos budget in reserve and put a block on the agency hiring new people he said
Such a move means ldquothe prestige of the agency is not goodrdquo he added
MePsrsquo concerns about potential conflict of interest have dogged eFSA
An eFSA statement said Ms Banati resigned at eFSArsquos request in line with the agencyrsquos code of conduct which warns against ldquoactivities which could raise doubts about their independence
even with respect to potential conflicts of interestrdquo
She is moving to the International life Sciences Institute (IlSI) a body which acts on behalf of numerous food and biotech multinationals including Danone Kraft Foods Monsanto Nestle and Procter amp Gamble
A report by the parliamentrsquos budget committee issued before Ms Banatirsquos resignation raised questions about her links with IlSI going back to 2010
It said she had ldquofailed in 2010 to declare her membership of the Board of Directors of the IlSIrdquo
It called the eFSA boardrsquos scrutiny of its membersrsquo declarations of interest ldquoinsufficiently rigorous and detailedrdquo
And the MePs urged eFSA to cut the ldquounacceptablerdquo cost of board meetings pointing out that each meeting of the 15-member board cost on average 92630 euros
10 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
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To ediTorsolTimesCom
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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 11 may
The weather was magnificent today The sun was shining and summer growing grass is starting to grow again making the rough more difficult here in Almerimar
We had 27 players taking part in a Reverse Waltz competition with 2 hidden holes
The winners were Peter White larry Rowe Angela Carr and Doris (our imaginary player who makes up the numbers scoring 30 stableford point each week) with a team score of 92 points
last place and chocolates went to Hans Ooft Hans Folin David Scantlebury and Alan Sly with a team score of 71
Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by Drew McDowell with a distance of 323m
Thanks once again to John Flynn for doing the prize giving this week The biggest cheer went up when Mr President came up to collect his chocolates following his return to Friday golf after a lay-off for a number of weeks
Yes John Woodhead really did bump into the prize table sending two bottles of wine crashing to the clubhouse terrace floor
You can see the full results atwwwfridaygolfsocietyes
If you would like to take part in the friendly Friday competitions at Almerimar you can put your name up on the entry list by the pro-shop or contact info
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el ejiDoFour people were injured in a three car
collision in el ejidoThe accident occurred in the small hours of
the morning on Calle loma de la mezquita an eye witness contacted the 112 services and policiacutea local investigated the cause of the accident while the injured a 21 year old woman and three men of 28 20 and 40 were taken to hospital by the 061 services
el ejiDoThe policiacutea nacional have arrested an
individual for the shooting which took place on monday may 7 on the Calle sotillo in the barrida de santa mariacutea del Aacuteguila in el ejido The arrested man identified as mFm 33
years of age alleges that he believed that the victim was about to take a significant amount of moneyThe incident is being investigated but
everything points to an attempted robbery The victim is an employee of a company and on of his duties is to pay in cash and cheques to the bank on this morning the victim had no money
to pay in however minutes earlier a call had been received by the policiacutea nacional warning that a man of about 35 to 40 years of age had shot at another and had been seen fleeing from the place with a carThe policiacutea nacional immediately attended
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the scene and found a male of 66 years of age with two bullet wounds one in the chest and another through-and-through in the leg The wounded man was rushed to hospital de poniente but was able to give a description of his assailant and the car in which he flednearly two hours later officers of the
seguridad Ciudadana located the vehicle in a park on Calle Camilo Joseacute Cela and were able to establish that it was the car that belonged to the victimrsquos firm after conducting tests and taking eyewitness
statements teams from the policiacutea Judicial and the policiacutea Cientiacutefica the officers determined that at the time the victim was preparing to leave with the car another individual jumped quickly into the passenger seat after a struggle the victim got out the car and called for help when the perpetrator got into the driverrsquos seat then got out of the vehicle and fired two shots at close range after which he fled the scene in the vehicle
wwwsoltimescom SOLTIMES MAY 2012 11
stiffer sentences for most serious crimes
Mark Mcdowell is a fully qualified analytical and clinical hypnotherapist He began his studies in 1988 under the tutorage of David Lesser and the Aqch in Birmingham before moving onto learn the clinical techniques of the renowned Gil Boyne head of the Californian institute of hypnotherapyOthers who have influenced Markrsquos work over
the years include Dave Elman Milton Erickson and Fritz PerlsAlong with the more common needs such as to stop smoking or to
achieve weight loss Mark is fully versed in working with all manner of lifersquos situations and feels no problem to be impassable Mark addresses any issue the client may have individually and intuitively
as he recognises that we are all unique and therefore respond to stimuli and life situations in different ways Mark strongly believes that we are more than just lsquoliving machinesrsquo who
have to deal with life by constantly adjusting our true needs according to outside forces He therefore works with the clients lsquospiritualrsquo wishes in mind allowing them to gain the emotional freedom not just to deal with life but to dictate itMark is the author of three books Confidence and crutches in which
through actual case studies the reader sees the way in which we use outside influences such as alcohol and medication to mask our emotions and so build a false sense of well-being Step by step the sessions bring each case history to a successful conclusion His second book Stepping through grief uses case studies to show the
intricacy and layers of emotion that can sometimes encapsulate our loss and so prevent us from moving on in with our life The reader sees how we can work through those layers and so gain the necessary release from our pain Marks final book Consequence of abuse looks at the effect on the lives
of those who have been abused Again using case studies the reader sees how those who have been abused can finally come to terms with their childhood releasing false perceptions of guilt shame and on-going fear Testimonials from the clients concerned are enclosed in all books All titles are available through booklocker or amazonMark is now dividing his time between a busy practice in England and the
sunnier climes of Roquetas Appointments are now being taken Smoking cessation is 95 euros with a free back up session if required All
other sessions are charged at 50 euros although concessions are available for those in need For those who would prefer home visits are also available within a 30km radius
For more information on Mark please visit his website
wwwmarkchmcdowellcomFor enquiries you can contact him atmarkchmcdowellhotmailcom or
for appointments on 07930 120 017 [yOuR CALL wiLL BE CHARGED AT yOuR nORMAL RATE]
For further background you can visit the website
wwwmarkchmcdowellcom
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bull All clinical and emotional issues including weight loss migraine phobias trauma treated in the strictest confidence
bull Cessation of smoking fantastic results in a one off session with free lsquoback uprsquo tapeMark has over 20 years experience in Hypnotherapy having trained in
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Home visits available between Almerimar and Cucador
Hypnotherapy Works
for more information call Mark (0034) 961 127 677Email markchmcdowellhotmailcom
wwwmarkchmcdowellcouk
Mark McDowell chypchtila
Re-OpeningSaturday 19th May
Re-OpeningSaturday 19th May
Get ready to enjoythe summer
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MEDIEVAL NIGHTOn Monday 7th May New York New York in
Roquetas De Mar held a
medieval night where guests enjoyed a delicious banquet of home made broth
chicken ribs etcAfter dinner there was a series of games led by the
ldquoKing and Queenrdquo which included bob the apple hoopla smash the pinata musical shots play your cards right and
medieval whispersThis highly enjoyable ldquothemedrdquo night is one of a series of
similar events put on by Adrian at New York previous events including a Mexican night Curry Night Thai Night and the
latest one in the planning is ldquoThe Big Jubilee Lunchrdquo on Sunday 3rd June with quizzes
and prizes tombola etc supporting Help for HeroesOther themed nights planned include a further Medieval
Night School Dinners Night Grease50rsquos Nightwatch out for adverts in the Sol Times with further details
of forthcoming events
The government has announced changes to the penal code which will allow them to add a so-called ldquocustodia de seguridadrdquo - a custodial sentence for security reasons - to sentences passed on those found guilty of the most serious crimes (excluding terrorism) adding up to a maximum of ten more years onto their imprisonment
The announcement was made this morning byJustice Minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardoacuten after his meeting with Antonio del Castillo the father of murdered Seville teeanger
Marta del Castillo who was killed in 2009 and whose body has never been found
The new law will affect sexual crimes serious crimes where violence or intimidation have been used and for drugs trafficking
It will also be applicable to criminals who have a past history of serious crimes or those who reoffend after completing their sentences
At the end of the meeting Gallardoacuten thanked Martarsquos father for using his ldquopersonal painrdquo
as a ldquopreventative measure and to help society as a wholerdquo Mr Del Castillo made it clear he was only ldquopartlyrdquo satisfied as the minister decided not to adopt ldquopermanent reviewable life sentencesrdquo in cases where there is ldquosome legal or judicial reason to keep those who commit this type of crime behind barsrdquo
Del Castillo also handed over a document asking for the promises made during the electoral campaign to be honoured demanding for example that those who ldquotorture rape or murder childrenrdquo
are given the ldquomaximum custodial sentencerdquo with ldquoreviewable life sentencesrdquo He also asked for the age of legal responsibility to be lowered
In addition Del Castillo demanded additional security measures once a convicted criminal is released after his or her sentence (supervised release) for those who have committed particularly serious crimes (murderers rapists paedophiles)
Finally Del Castillorsquos document which the
minister promised to study in detail also asked for the ldquodestruction or desecrationrdquo of a body so
that it cannot be used as evidence in court to be legally classified as a crime in itself
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look GooD feel Great Depression affects one in
four of us at some point of our lives but controversy still reigns over how to best treat the debilitating condition
Now scientists have found that a type of lsquomagnetic therapyrsquo - which involves no brain-altering drugs or invasive procedures - could be a potent new treatment
A team from the University of California los Angeles were testing NeuroStar TMS Therapy which works by beaming magnetic pulses through the skull These trigger small electrical charges that spark brain cells to fire
Results from tests on more than 300 patients with severe depression found 58 per cent achieved a positive response while more than a third (37 per cent) went into remission
The study was released at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association
Research leader Dr Ian Cook said lsquoThe improvements we observed show that non-drug therapy with NeuroStar TMS not only reduces the symptomatic suffering of patients but lessens the disability of depression with important implications for these individualsrsquo ability to return to functioning effectively at home in the workplace and in the communityrsquo
All the patients filled in a health questionnaire before and after the treatment
During each half-hour session the patient was placed under a treatment coil which is the size of a cupped hand It sent a pulsed magnetic field an inch under the scalp to the prefrontal
cortex the ante cingulate cortex and the limbic system which are the three areas of the brain thought to regulate mood
The magnetic field is similar in strength to that created by an MRI machine and sparks off very small electrical currents within the brain This stimulates neuron activity thought to provide relief from depression
Anti-depressants are released into the blood which can cause widespread physical side-effects such as hot flushes and nausea However supporters of Neurostar say because itrsquos a targeted therapy it only causes mild scalp pain
After an average of five weeks of NeuroStar treatment the percentage of patients reporting extreme problems with anxiety and depression decreased by 422 per cent
A previous study had found that
the therapy was twice as effective as a placebo in reducing depressive symptoms
Dr H Brent Sovason from Stanford University said lsquoThese data reinforce the clinical efficacy of TMS Therapy as a viable option for patients living with major depression who have not achieved or maintained symptom improvement with oral antidepressants
lsquoThe most meaningful takeaway for patients is that TMS Therapy has the potential to make them feel better in addition to potentially allowing them to experience a level of physical and social functionality they havenrsquot had with their depressionrsquo
In the UK depression for depression involves either medication or talking treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy or usually a combination of the two
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The 6th anniversary celebration at Glad Rags on Wednesday 9th May
proved a great successThe celebration gave Glad Rags a
great opportunity to launch a fabulous new summer range of sundresses
Indian Cotton skirts tops and cropped leggings plus for the first time in Albox Annrsquos accessories offering
sunhats beach wraps and handbagsWith the sudden change in
temperature we imagine there will be many ladies making their way to the
store to find the perfect summer outfit Opening hours Mon - Fri 10am-4pm Sat 10am-2pm Calle Malaga ALBOx Tel 620 534 423 or 950 064 269
From
GladRaGs6th anniVeRsaRyGladRaGs6th anniVeRsaRy
With woven wedges pastel peep-toes and stylish sling backs to choose from you can be sure to make a statement with your sandals this summer
But before you step out in your new summer shoes make sure your feet are in a state to be shown off After months under wraps in winter boots and thick tights feet are often neglected In a recent survey 63 of Good Housekeeping readers said they were suffering from dry skin on their feet with over a quarter having cracked heels
And while many of us moisturise our face and bodies every day feet often get left out of the beauty routine In the same way as you use a different cream on your face to your body your feet need products especially formulated for them the skin on the feet is 10 times
thicker than that on the body
1 eXfoliate To banish dry skin start with regular exfoliation using a dry skin exfoliator Use a couple of times a week to effectively smooth away rough dry skin
2 moisturise Regular exfoliation will help your feet to soak up an intensive moisturising cream
3 feet sos If you have had or currently suffer from fungal nail infection make sure you also add a fungal nail treatment to your footcare routine and get your beautiful and healthy nails back (available from Pharmacies)
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Summer is the ideal time to get cracking with those home improvements here are some ideas on where to start
Install a patio or garden decking Make sure your garden is up to scratch for those long summer evenings and lazy weekend BBQs Decking and patios are a great extension of indoor space and can provide a seating and dining area try shading with an awning and install lighting and outdoor heaters to make the most of the space If you want outdoor areas for storage and growing fruit or veg now is the perfect time to install that shed or greenhouse
Maintain your garden General garden maintenance like mowing weeding and repairing fencing is important too Gardens can look untidy very quickly make sure that your lawn is well cared for grass can suffer in extreme heat so you may need to install a sprinkler system and fertilise regularly
Install a swimming pool Pools are great for relaxing in summer amusing the kids and exercising without having to head to the gym Itrsquos not too late to install one now ndash choose from an easy to install above ground pool or an outdoor or inside submerged pool in a range of materials To increase the pools usage throughout the year you can install a pool enclosure and heat using a traditional pump or solar panels or heat pumps
Cooling your home An air conditioning system can be heaven in the summer months and therersquos plenty of options to choose from standalone models split air conditioners or centralised systems The most common air con in domestic environments is the split
system all air conditioning should be inverter controlled for efficiency
Renewable cooling options can save you money keep your home cool and protect the environment Consider installing an air or ground source heat pump which can provide air con in the summer and heat in the winter
15SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
16 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change Individuals must take personalised adviceTo keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on
our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
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According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
achieve peak fitness
Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
of the body as well as the heart and lungs making it a great activity for overall fitness It builds lung capacity endurance and strength Swimming is a non-impact activity so itrsquos a good alternative to high-impact exercise like running and aerobics Itrsquos kinder to the joints so a good choice for those with achy knees and ankles Itrsquos also good exercise in pregnancy
Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
the family too
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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Charity shops took in a record pound974m in the year to march 31 as more families tried to stretch their money as far as possible
The Charity retail association which released the figures said over pound220m is being raised annually for charity through retailing with nearly one million more shoppers from hard-pressed middle class groups turning to charity shops for ldquolow price high qualityrdquo items
in a survey of 1822 people the group found that 55 of people in the uk have bought items from charity shops in the last 12 months with over 40 of those saying they have done so more than five times and one in five saying they will use them more in the next year
shoppers said they preferred buying from charity
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but the association warned that shops are struggling to meet the increased demand amid the austere times
Just over one in six respondents to the survey admitted they have started selling their unwanted clothes to make money instead of donating them while 15 said they were keeping things for longer as they cannot afford to buy new clothing
but with three quarters of people saying they have clothing in their wardrobe they no longer use and many not donating as they just havenrsquot had the time the association has launched a week-long campaign to boost donations
it has called on people with unwanted goods at home to drop them off at their local charity shop ldquoto help not just the charities but also people who are increasingly relying on these shops for good quality clothes furniture and goodsrdquo
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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chopped25cm fresh root ginger
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ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
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Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
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We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
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JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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IreneFRee Bottle
oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
concertina doors etc tel Keith Wood on 638 900 949
T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT
immediate Cash Quick decision We cover all areas
We turn up give cash amp carry We buy almost anything
The Highest Cash Prices PaidONLY serious amp immediate sellers
should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
amp electric CH solar hot water
and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962
aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080
property to rent los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large
bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view
609 199 394
Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business
stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962
norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
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views possible bamp b
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The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
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forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
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dispUte Asks for more timeJaime Montalvo the arbitrator brought in by
the government to try to bring the stand-off between Iberia and its pilots to a conclusion has requested an extension to the original ten-day deadline he was given on April 29th before he presents his findings
Sources following the case have said that the arbitrator has asked to extend the ten working day time limit he was initially given because of the ldquocomplexity and importancerdquo of the dispute the pilots have with Iberia
Owing to this complexity Montalvo has made an official request to the Ministry of labour and Social Security and to the
Ministry of Public Works for the deadline to be extended
He has requested additional documentation from both the pilotsrsquo union Sepla and from the airline in order to have the maximum amount of information available to him in order to make the decision he has to make for both parties
No specific new deadline has been requested as it is felt that the government who forced Iberia and Sepla into this latest round of arbitration should make the decision about when the conflict has to be solved
spAiN celebrAtes eUrope dAy with the messAge
ldquotogether we Are stroNgerrdquoeurope Day was celebrated with over
a hundred different official events in various cities across Spain today with this yearrsquos slogan - ldquoTogether we are strongerrdquo - which politicians hoped would promote a greater degree of unity amongst european citizens especially in the current economic crisis
europe Day commemoratersquos the historical declaration by French foreign minister Robert Schuman on May 9th 1950 in favour of a united euope and
has now become an annual celebration of peace and unity in europe
Schumanrsquos declaration proposed the pooling of French and West German coal and steel industries leading to the creation of the european Coal and Steel Community the first european Community and hence is considered a principle founding moment
The programme of events organised to celebrate that historic day in a number of different Spanish cities covers everything from conferences
talks and workshops to childrenrsquos activities and leaflet distribution
In Madrid representatives of all the european institutions took part in an official ceremony which saw the european flag hoisted permanently at San Vicente square and there was a reception for european politicians in Barcelona
At its headquarters in Madrid the PSOe organised a conference with young europeans to commemorate europe Day
BBVA RESEARCh PREDICTS ALMOST 6 MILLIOn jOBLESS In SPAIn nExT yEAR
BBVA Research has lowered its predictions for the labour situation in Spain estimating that unemployment will reach 246 this year and will climb as high as 248 in 2013 according to its latest report in lsquoSituacioacuten espantildearsquo magazine
These predictions are lower than earlier ones (244 and 246) the government included in its macroeconomic budget plan for this year which predicts 243 unemployment in 2012 and 242 in 2013
The government has already admitted that the jobless figures could rise
from 47 to 56 million but the BBVA figures suggest that this figure could actually be closer to 6 million
Spain currently has its highest unemployment figures ever recorded It is also the the european country with the highest unemployment rate (number of jobless in relation to total population) Both the government predictions and those made by the BBVA suggest that Spain will continue to be the worst-performing country on the continent in relation to employment for at least the
next two yearsThe government has now
admitted that it is not going to be able to create employment in the short or medium term BBVA Research agrees that the labour reforms brought in by the government would go some way to slowing down the increase in unemployment and that they would have an ldquoespecially positiverdquo impact creating 10 more jobs in the long term that would have been achieved without them
BBVA Research has maintained its predictions with regard to this yearrsquos
and next yearrsquos GDP (at -13 and +06) and the deficit reduction at 53 this year and 3 in 2013 in line with the governmentrsquos own predictions
In fact the bank said the measures adopted increased credibility about the possibility of reaching fiscal objectives and mentioned in particular the plan to pay suppliers which could make a seven point difference in the GDP in 2012
Actor Hugh laurie best known in Spain for his role as Doctor Gregory House in the series of the same name will be playing gigs in a number of Spanish cities in July as part of a world tour to promote his blues album ldquolet them talkrdquo laurie sings lead vocals and plays the piano and guitar
The first concert will be in Barcelona on 26th July in the Arteria Paralel theatre the following day laurie and his band will play at the Circo Price in Madrid as part of the los Veranos de la Villa programme and on 29th July they will play in Marbella as part of the Starlite Festival
ldquolet them talkrdquo released last year by Warner Music topped the charts in a number of countries and is now the inspiration behind
a world tour that will take laurie and his backing group to the United States Argentina Chile Russia the UK Holland France and Germany amongst other countries
laurie has previously played guitar in different episodes of House and guested as a pianist on Meat loafrsquosrsquos 2010 album Hang Cool Teddy Bear following an appearance from the US rock star on the TV show He also appeared in the music videos for the Kate Bush single experiment IV in 1986 and the 1992 single Walking on Broken Glass by Annie lennox
Other actors to have embarked on musical careers include Woody Allen Bruce Willis and Kevin Costner as well as Scarlett Johansson and Juliette lewis
hUGh LAURIE BRInGS ThE BLUES TO SPAIn In jULy
Sport
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Spain has slipped four places in Save the Childrenrsquos world ranking of how safe a country is to become a mother dropping to 16th in the listThe report aims to find the best and worst countries
to become a mother in terms of womenrsquos health educational and financial situation as well as babiesrsquo ldquobasicrdquo
welfareThe ten best countries to go through maternity are Norway
Iceland Sweden New Zealand Denmark Finland Australia Belgium Ireland Holland and the UK the last two sharing tenth
placeWhilst eight of the top ten countries are in europe eight of the worst-
performing countries are in Subsaharan Africa and seven of them are currently suffering from food shortages The worst country in terms of becoming a mother is
Niger performing slightly worse than last yearrsquos bottom-placed country Afghanistan with Yemen Guinea Bissau Mali eritrea Chad Sudan Southern Sudan and the
Democratic Republic of Congo just aheadSpain with 16 weeks of statutory maternity leave is now below France and Portugal but ahead of estonia and Switzerland in terms of how much maternity leave is granted by the state but behind countries like the UK and Denmark where women get 52 weeks
The Save The Children report showed that women in Spain had a life expectancy of 85 years similar to that in France or Switzerland and inferior
only to Japanrsquos and an infant mortality rate of 5 in every 1000Save the Children highlighted the fact that in Norway women study for an
average of 18 years have a life-expectancy of 82 82 use contraceptives and only one in every 175 women are at risk of losing a child before its fifth birthday
In contrast in Niacuteger the life expectancy for women is 56 they receive an average of only four yearsrsquo schooling only 5 use contraceptives and one in seven children dies before its fifth birthday In addition one in 16 women there die as a direct result of pregnancy or childbirth
Save the Children said that malnutrition is the cause of ldquoat leastrdquo a fifth of all maternal deaths and more that a third of infant deaths A third of all children in Asia about 100 million suffer chronic malnutrition with that figure rising to two in five children in Africa or about 60 million in total
The charity has outlined six ldquoessentialrdquo measures that they believe to be ldquolife saversrdquo and should be available to every new mother in the world the possibility to breastfeed nutritional supplements vitamin A iron zinc and good hygiene practices They believe in fact that by breastfeeding alone a million infant deaths alone could be prevented each yearldquoOur report demonstrates that breastfeeding saves lives every
country ought to put policies and progammes into place that promote breastfeedingrdquo their statement reads
EC DECLARES PUBLIC FUnDInG OF ALICAnTE FILM STUDIOS lsquoILLEGALrsquoThe european
Commission (eC) has declared financial aid given by the Generalitat (Valencian regional government) to the Ciudad de la luz film studios in Alicante ldquoillegalrdquo and has told Spain to claim back the 265 million euros invested in the creation of this audiovisual centre
The eC claims that this public funding ldquowas not given in market conditions and should therefore be returned by the beneficiaryrdquo says a press statement today
Furthermore the eC also questioned whether the decision to create another film studio in Spain which already has established studios in Madrid and Barcelona was entirely ldquocommercialrdquo
ldquoThe Spanish film sector is dynamic and competitiverdquo said the eC commissioner for Competition Joaquiacuten Almunia who claimed there was ldquono need to spend public money to finance a new studiordquo Almunia claimed that financing this project with public money
was detrimental to existing studios and in the current economic climate could be ldquodisastrousrdquo
The eC opened an investigation in 2008 after a receiving a number of complaints with the aim of deciding whether the financial assitance provded by the Generalitat to the Ciudad de la luz was in line with european regulations on state funding
ldquoThe Commission has serious doubts that in the competitive climate the decision to invest in a totally new project away from the established movie-making centres in Madrid and Barcelona could be based on
commerical considerationsrdquo the report underlined
The Ce also added that both its own investigation and an independent business plan had concluded that ldquoa private investor would never have financed the Ciudad de la luz project 100rdquo
For his part the president of the Generalitat Alberto Fabra defended the regional government after meeting with Almunia in Brussels last week saying his office ldquoacted correctlyrdquo
ldquoWe insist that we acted in accordance with the law and there was no infair competitionrdquo in awarding the funding declared Fabra
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King Juan Carlos and Queen sofia Celebrate golden wedding anniversary
50 YeARS AGO ON 14TH MAY KING JUAN CARlOS MARRIeD QUeeN SOFiacuteA IN THe PReSeNCe OF 137 KINGS QUeeNS
PRINCeS AND PRINCeSSeS FROM All OVeR eUROPe BUT THe ROYAl COUPle HAVe DeCIDeD NOT TO HOlD AN OFFICIAl CeleBRATION OF THeIR GOlDeN WeDDING ANNIVeRSARY
The Royal Household has produced a CD for those interested in the anniversary entitled ldquoTheir Majestiesrsquo Golden Wedding 50 years 50 picturesrdquo a compilation of images chosen to reflect the couplersquos life together including some taken inside the Zarzuela palace on their silver wedding anniversary 25 years ago
The final image on the reflects the moment when during the official opening of the X legislature of Parliament on 27th December 2011 the monarchs received the longest applause ever recorded in the congress building
The King and Queen who were married on May 14th 1962 in Athens in a combined Catholic and Orthodox service celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with an official ceremony receiving members of other european royal houses and members of the Government headed up by Felipe Gonzaacutelez at the time They also celebrated a private mass and held receptions for 17 other couples celebrating their silver wedding anniversary the same day
The fairytale began over 50 years ago when in September 1961 Don Juan Carlos called out a spontaneous ldquoSofia catchrdquo as he threw her a box containing an engagement ring during a royal dinner in the hotel Beau Rivage in lausanne
Queen Victoria eugenia had to sell all the jewels she had inherited from empress eugenia de Montijo (the last empress consort of the French as the wife of Napoleon III) to pay for the celebration inviting representatives of 27 royal families to an occasion witnessed by throusands of Spaniards and Greeks who lined the streets of Athens The 24-year-old prince Juan Carlos wore his infantry lieutenant gala uniform and Sofia wore a silk gown with silver thread interwoven into it a veil and a silver and diamond tiara that her mother had worn for her wedding
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tUmbles iNto redSpainrsquos Gamesa one of the worldrsquos
top wind turbine manufacturers said Thursday it swung into a loss in the first quarter due to a drop in margins
The company lost 21 million euros ($27 million) in the three months to March compared to a net profit of 13 million euros during the same time last year it said in a statement
ldquoThe macroeconomic and industry situation growing price competition mainly in China and the costs of implementing new platforms worldwide had a temporary impact on group profitabilityrdquo it said
ldquoGamesa expects the profitability of the wind turbine area and of the group to gradually recover in the coming quarters especially in the second half of the year due to a progressive rebound in activity a
smaller impact of new platform launches and the effects of new cost optimisation measuresrdquo
Sales jumped 33 percent to 777 million euros in the first quarter as wind farm development offset weakness in the wind turbine division which suffered the effects of a decline in activity in China and India
earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization (eBITDA) -- a key measure of profitability -- dropped to 32 million euros in the first quarter from 76 million euros in the same year-ago period
Games shares fell 296 percent to 1802 euros in early afternoon trade bucking the trend of Spainrsquos benchmark Ibex-35 index which was up 156 percent
Students To Kick Off Mass Protests In SpainThousands of Spanish
students take to the streets on Thursday to demonstrate against crisis cuts in education the first in several days of social protests across the country
The national Studentsrsquo Union has called demonstrations in more than 50 towns its leader Tohil Delgado told AFP predicting that thousands of students and teachers would join in despite looming exams
ldquoWe have called this demonstration as an initial response to this attack on public education which is without precedent in the past 35 yearsrdquo he said citing reforms that protestors say are disrupting classes
As Spain fights to stabilise its public finances schools and universities have for months been complaining of shrinking budgets for research and extra work for teachers
Since the last student marches on February 29 the government has announced a
further three billion euros in cost-cutting reforms
On April 20 the central government said it would let regional authorities expand class sizes by a fifth and raise university fees to an average 1500 euros from 1000 euros
Protests in cities including Madrid and Barcelona are due to start at noon (1000 GMT) on Thursday the union said
Spainrsquos universities have been a traditional centre of protest since the time of General Francisco Francorsquos 1939-1975 dictatorship
The latest demonstrations are part of a wave of anger at the austerity measures launched since the conservative Popular Party of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy took over the government in December
In a broader protest the movement known as the ldquoindignantrdquo on May 15 marks one year since it sprang up
and occupied central Madrid for weeks with a tent city on the Puerta del Sol square
The movement has promised four days of protests from May 12 to 15
The ldquoindignantsrdquo appear divided over their internal organization however as traditional labour unions take centre stage mobilising huge protests
Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated during a general strike on March 29 and a strike across the whole education sector is planned for May 22
ldquoThe government has not hesitated to continue on its course of destroying the welfare state but this will only inflame the spirits of the workers and the young peoplerdquo Delgado said
ldquoWe are convinced that in the coming weeks and months there will be many more social protests not only by students and teachers but by all workersrdquo
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spain takes state controL of fourth-biggest bank bankia
The Spanish state will take control of the fourth-biggest listed bank Bankia the government said Wednesday as it races to shore up the bankrsquos bad loan-ridden balance sheet
The state would take a 45-percent stake by converting a state-backed loan of 4465 billion euros ($58 billion) into shares ldquomeaning it will take controlrdquo the economy ministry said in a statement
The dramatic but widely telegraphed move comes two days before the government is to announce broad banking reforms to ease the crushing burden of loans extended during a property bubble that imploded in 2008
Bankia an amalgam of seven shaky savings banks created in 2010 was at the centre of market concerns over fragile balance sheets but analysts fear the rot goes much deeper
One of the biggest worries for investors is that they do not know the real value of the banksrsquo exposure to the property sector
For the economy it means many banks are struggling to clean up their balance sheets and are therefore reluctant to lend
to households and businesses potentially freezing up activity
Bankia had the industryrsquos largest exposure to the property market at 375 billion euros ($49 billion) at the end of 2011 of which 318 billion euros were classed as problematic
Madrid is throwing a lifeline by converting into capital the state loan extended in December 2010 to Bankia parent group Banco Financiero de Ahorros (BFA)
The loan which was handled by the state-backed Fund for Orderly Bank Restructuring (FROB) demanded an interest rate of 775 percent and was repayable over five years
The Bank of Spain said it received Bankiarsquos request for the state to convert the loan into capital on the same day new executive chairman Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri was appointed
The former Bankiarsquos executive chairman Rodrigo Rato who was previously a Spanish economy minister and who once led the IMF announced his resignation on Monday as news emerged of the impending rescue
British jubilee GibraltarVisit Annoys Spain
Spain told Britain it was ldquoupset and uncomfortablerdquo at a planned visit by Britainrsquos Prince edward to the disputed territory of Gibraltar the Spanish foreign ministry said Thursday
In talks with Britainrsquos ambassador in Madrid Giles Paxman ministry official Santiago Cabanas ldquoexpressed how upset and uncomfortable the government is with the visitrdquo by edward and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones from June 11-13 a statement said
The visit is part of a summer of celebrations to mark the 60th year on the British throne of edwardrsquos mother Queen elizabeth II the British embassy in Madrid told AFP
It made no immediate direct reaction to
Spainrsquos complaintGibraltar a largely self-governing enclave
complete with British pubs and red telephone boxes nestled under a cliffside at the eastern neck of the Mediterranean is a rare diplomatic sore point between london and Madrid
Spain ceded Gibraltar to Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht but has long argued that it should be returned to Spanish sovereignty
Britain refuses to renounce sovereignty against the wishes of Gibraltarians
The last British royal visit to Gibraltar was by edwardrsquos sister Princess Anne in 2009 which likewise annoyed Spain
EURO MPS CRITICISE MAnAGERS OF EU AGEnCIESThe european Parliament
has delayed approval of three major eU agency budgets because of concerns about their managers
MePs have criticised one of the agencies - the european Food Safety Authority (eFSA) - for links to the food industry considered a possible risk to eFSArsquos independence
The head of eFSArsquos board Diana Banati resigned on Wednesday She is joining a powerful industry lobby group based in Washington DC
eFSA is based in a grand old palace in Parma Italy and its total budget in 2010 was 747m euros (pound60m $97m)
The other agencies criticised by MePs are the eU Medicines Agency based in london and the environment Agency in Copenhagen
The parliamentrsquos budget committee said it was ldquoseriously concernedrdquo that in 2010 while the environment Agencyrsquos executive director Jacqueline McGlade was ldquodirectly involvedrdquo with earthwatch an environmental NGO she and 28 agency staff
went on research trips to earthwatch projects and the agency paid 33791 euros to the NGO
The committee urged the agency to publish the declarations of interest provided by its staff to help prevent any conflicts of interest
A parliament spokesman told press sources that the budget delay - refusing to ldquogrant the dischargerdquo in eU jargon - could have a negative impact on an agencyrsquos 2013 budget
The MePsrsquo budget committee could decide to put part of the agencyrsquos budget in reserve and put a block on the agency hiring new people he said
Such a move means ldquothe prestige of the agency is not goodrdquo he added
MePsrsquo concerns about potential conflict of interest have dogged eFSA
An eFSA statement said Ms Banati resigned at eFSArsquos request in line with the agencyrsquos code of conduct which warns against ldquoactivities which could raise doubts about their independence
even with respect to potential conflicts of interestrdquo
She is moving to the International life Sciences Institute (IlSI) a body which acts on behalf of numerous food and biotech multinationals including Danone Kraft Foods Monsanto Nestle and Procter amp Gamble
A report by the parliamentrsquos budget committee issued before Ms Banatirsquos resignation raised questions about her links with IlSI going back to 2010
It said she had ldquofailed in 2010 to declare her membership of the Board of Directors of the IlSIrdquo
It called the eFSA boardrsquos scrutiny of its membersrsquo declarations of interest ldquoinsufficiently rigorous and detailedrdquo
And the MePs urged eFSA to cut the ldquounacceptablerdquo cost of board meetings pointing out that each meeting of the 15-member board cost on average 92630 euros
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wh atrsquos onWednesday
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Thursdayemail your CommuniTy eVenTs
To ediTorsolTimesCom
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saTurdayemail your CommuniTy eVenTs
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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 11 may
The weather was magnificent today The sun was shining and summer growing grass is starting to grow again making the rough more difficult here in Almerimar
We had 27 players taking part in a Reverse Waltz competition with 2 hidden holes
The winners were Peter White larry Rowe Angela Carr and Doris (our imaginary player who makes up the numbers scoring 30 stableford point each week) with a team score of 92 points
last place and chocolates went to Hans Ooft Hans Folin David Scantlebury and Alan Sly with a team score of 71
Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by Drew McDowell with a distance of 323m
Thanks once again to John Flynn for doing the prize giving this week The biggest cheer went up when Mr President came up to collect his chocolates following his return to Friday golf after a lay-off for a number of weeks
Yes John Woodhead really did bump into the prize table sending two bottles of wine crashing to the clubhouse terrace floor
You can see the full results atwwwfridaygolfsocietyes
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fridaygolfsocietyes
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el ejiDoFour people were injured in a three car
collision in el ejidoThe accident occurred in the small hours of
the morning on Calle loma de la mezquita an eye witness contacted the 112 services and policiacutea local investigated the cause of the accident while the injured a 21 year old woman and three men of 28 20 and 40 were taken to hospital by the 061 services
el ejiDoThe policiacutea nacional have arrested an
individual for the shooting which took place on monday may 7 on the Calle sotillo in the barrida de santa mariacutea del Aacuteguila in el ejido The arrested man identified as mFm 33
years of age alleges that he believed that the victim was about to take a significant amount of moneyThe incident is being investigated but
everything points to an attempted robbery The victim is an employee of a company and on of his duties is to pay in cash and cheques to the bank on this morning the victim had no money
to pay in however minutes earlier a call had been received by the policiacutea nacional warning that a man of about 35 to 40 years of age had shot at another and had been seen fleeing from the place with a carThe policiacutea nacional immediately attended
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the scene and found a male of 66 years of age with two bullet wounds one in the chest and another through-and-through in the leg The wounded man was rushed to hospital de poniente but was able to give a description of his assailant and the car in which he flednearly two hours later officers of the
seguridad Ciudadana located the vehicle in a park on Calle Camilo Joseacute Cela and were able to establish that it was the car that belonged to the victimrsquos firm after conducting tests and taking eyewitness
statements teams from the policiacutea Judicial and the policiacutea Cientiacutefica the officers determined that at the time the victim was preparing to leave with the car another individual jumped quickly into the passenger seat after a struggle the victim got out the car and called for help when the perpetrator got into the driverrsquos seat then got out of the vehicle and fired two shots at close range after which he fled the scene in the vehicle
wwwsoltimescom SOLTIMES MAY 2012 11
stiffer sentences for most serious crimes
Mark Mcdowell is a fully qualified analytical and clinical hypnotherapist He began his studies in 1988 under the tutorage of David Lesser and the Aqch in Birmingham before moving onto learn the clinical techniques of the renowned Gil Boyne head of the Californian institute of hypnotherapyOthers who have influenced Markrsquos work over
the years include Dave Elman Milton Erickson and Fritz PerlsAlong with the more common needs such as to stop smoking or to
achieve weight loss Mark is fully versed in working with all manner of lifersquos situations and feels no problem to be impassable Mark addresses any issue the client may have individually and intuitively
as he recognises that we are all unique and therefore respond to stimuli and life situations in different ways Mark strongly believes that we are more than just lsquoliving machinesrsquo who
have to deal with life by constantly adjusting our true needs according to outside forces He therefore works with the clients lsquospiritualrsquo wishes in mind allowing them to gain the emotional freedom not just to deal with life but to dictate itMark is the author of three books Confidence and crutches in which
through actual case studies the reader sees the way in which we use outside influences such as alcohol and medication to mask our emotions and so build a false sense of well-being Step by step the sessions bring each case history to a successful conclusion His second book Stepping through grief uses case studies to show the
intricacy and layers of emotion that can sometimes encapsulate our loss and so prevent us from moving on in with our life The reader sees how we can work through those layers and so gain the necessary release from our pain Marks final book Consequence of abuse looks at the effect on the lives
of those who have been abused Again using case studies the reader sees how those who have been abused can finally come to terms with their childhood releasing false perceptions of guilt shame and on-going fear Testimonials from the clients concerned are enclosed in all books All titles are available through booklocker or amazonMark is now dividing his time between a busy practice in England and the
sunnier climes of Roquetas Appointments are now being taken Smoking cessation is 95 euros with a free back up session if required All
other sessions are charged at 50 euros although concessions are available for those in need For those who would prefer home visits are also available within a 30km radius
For more information on Mark please visit his website
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MEDIEVAL NIGHTOn Monday 7th May New York New York in
Roquetas De Mar held a
medieval night where guests enjoyed a delicious banquet of home made broth
chicken ribs etcAfter dinner there was a series of games led by the
ldquoKing and Queenrdquo which included bob the apple hoopla smash the pinata musical shots play your cards right and
medieval whispersThis highly enjoyable ldquothemedrdquo night is one of a series of
similar events put on by Adrian at New York previous events including a Mexican night Curry Night Thai Night and the
latest one in the planning is ldquoThe Big Jubilee Lunchrdquo on Sunday 3rd June with quizzes
and prizes tombola etc supporting Help for HeroesOther themed nights planned include a further Medieval
Night School Dinners Night Grease50rsquos Nightwatch out for adverts in the Sol Times with further details
of forthcoming events
The government has announced changes to the penal code which will allow them to add a so-called ldquocustodia de seguridadrdquo - a custodial sentence for security reasons - to sentences passed on those found guilty of the most serious crimes (excluding terrorism) adding up to a maximum of ten more years onto their imprisonment
The announcement was made this morning byJustice Minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardoacuten after his meeting with Antonio del Castillo the father of murdered Seville teeanger
Marta del Castillo who was killed in 2009 and whose body has never been found
The new law will affect sexual crimes serious crimes where violence or intimidation have been used and for drugs trafficking
It will also be applicable to criminals who have a past history of serious crimes or those who reoffend after completing their sentences
At the end of the meeting Gallardoacuten thanked Martarsquos father for using his ldquopersonal painrdquo
as a ldquopreventative measure and to help society as a wholerdquo Mr Del Castillo made it clear he was only ldquopartlyrdquo satisfied as the minister decided not to adopt ldquopermanent reviewable life sentencesrdquo in cases where there is ldquosome legal or judicial reason to keep those who commit this type of crime behind barsrdquo
Del Castillo also handed over a document asking for the promises made during the electoral campaign to be honoured demanding for example that those who ldquotorture rape or murder childrenrdquo
are given the ldquomaximum custodial sentencerdquo with ldquoreviewable life sentencesrdquo He also asked for the age of legal responsibility to be lowered
In addition Del Castillo demanded additional security measures once a convicted criminal is released after his or her sentence (supervised release) for those who have committed particularly serious crimes (murderers rapists paedophiles)
Finally Del Castillorsquos document which the
minister promised to study in detail also asked for the ldquodestruction or desecrationrdquo of a body so
that it cannot be used as evidence in court to be legally classified as a crime in itself
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four of us at some point of our lives but controversy still reigns over how to best treat the debilitating condition
Now scientists have found that a type of lsquomagnetic therapyrsquo - which involves no brain-altering drugs or invasive procedures - could be a potent new treatment
A team from the University of California los Angeles were testing NeuroStar TMS Therapy which works by beaming magnetic pulses through the skull These trigger small electrical charges that spark brain cells to fire
Results from tests on more than 300 patients with severe depression found 58 per cent achieved a positive response while more than a third (37 per cent) went into remission
The study was released at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association
Research leader Dr Ian Cook said lsquoThe improvements we observed show that non-drug therapy with NeuroStar TMS not only reduces the symptomatic suffering of patients but lessens the disability of depression with important implications for these individualsrsquo ability to return to functioning effectively at home in the workplace and in the communityrsquo
All the patients filled in a health questionnaire before and after the treatment
During each half-hour session the patient was placed under a treatment coil which is the size of a cupped hand It sent a pulsed magnetic field an inch under the scalp to the prefrontal
cortex the ante cingulate cortex and the limbic system which are the three areas of the brain thought to regulate mood
The magnetic field is similar in strength to that created by an MRI machine and sparks off very small electrical currents within the brain This stimulates neuron activity thought to provide relief from depression
Anti-depressants are released into the blood which can cause widespread physical side-effects such as hot flushes and nausea However supporters of Neurostar say because itrsquos a targeted therapy it only causes mild scalp pain
After an average of five weeks of NeuroStar treatment the percentage of patients reporting extreme problems with anxiety and depression decreased by 422 per cent
A previous study had found that
the therapy was twice as effective as a placebo in reducing depressive symptoms
Dr H Brent Sovason from Stanford University said lsquoThese data reinforce the clinical efficacy of TMS Therapy as a viable option for patients living with major depression who have not achieved or maintained symptom improvement with oral antidepressants
lsquoThe most meaningful takeaway for patients is that TMS Therapy has the potential to make them feel better in addition to potentially allowing them to experience a level of physical and social functionality they havenrsquot had with their depressionrsquo
In the UK depression for depression involves either medication or talking treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy or usually a combination of the two
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The 6th anniversary celebration at Glad Rags on Wednesday 9th May
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Summer is the ideal time to get cracking with those home improvements here are some ideas on where to start
Install a patio or garden decking Make sure your garden is up to scratch for those long summer evenings and lazy weekend BBQs Decking and patios are a great extension of indoor space and can provide a seating and dining area try shading with an awning and install lighting and outdoor heaters to make the most of the space If you want outdoor areas for storage and growing fruit or veg now is the perfect time to install that shed or greenhouse
Maintain your garden General garden maintenance like mowing weeding and repairing fencing is important too Gardens can look untidy very quickly make sure that your lawn is well cared for grass can suffer in extreme heat so you may need to install a sprinkler system and fertilise regularly
Install a swimming pool Pools are great for relaxing in summer amusing the kids and exercising without having to head to the gym Itrsquos not too late to install one now ndash choose from an easy to install above ground pool or an outdoor or inside submerged pool in a range of materials To increase the pools usage throughout the year you can install a pool enclosure and heat using a traditional pump or solar panels or heat pumps
Cooling your home An air conditioning system can be heaven in the summer months and therersquos plenty of options to choose from standalone models split air conditioners or centralised systems The most common air con in domestic environments is the split
system all air conditioning should be inverter controlled for efficiency
Renewable cooling options can save you money keep your home cool and protect the environment Consider installing an air or ground source heat pump which can provide air con in the summer and heat in the winter
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Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
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Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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Urgently Required realistically priced properties in Huercal-Overa amp
the surrounding areasNew Office NOw OpeN iN HUeRcal-OveRa
all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
terrAces decks verANdAs ANd iN gArdeNs therersquos jUst somethiNg soUl NUrtUriNg AboUt beiNg oUt iN the opeN Air
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change Individuals must take personalised adviceTo keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on
our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
Garden ParasolsGarden Parasols
TOP TIPLook out for parasols that can be
detached and are washable as you
want to keep them looking their best
21SOLTIMES APRIL 2012wwwsoltimescom
According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
achieve peak fitness
Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
of the body as well as the heart and lungs making it a great activity for overall fitness It builds lung capacity endurance and strength Swimming is a non-impact activity so itrsquos a good alternative to high-impact exercise like running and aerobics Itrsquos kinder to the joints so a good choice for those with achy knees and ankles Itrsquos also good exercise in pregnancy
Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
the family too
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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in a survey of 1822 people the group found that 55 of people in the uk have bought items from charity shops in the last 12 months with over 40 of those saying they have done so more than five times and one in five saying they will use them more in the next year
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
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POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
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29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
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30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
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Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
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Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
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On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
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FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
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we work inside or out ampno job is too small
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tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
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950 432 110 607 364 917
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construction
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tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
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DrainaGe
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doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
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Tel 687 245 569
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for any family barrestaurant
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near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
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insurance
plumBinG
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GB
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your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
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450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
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courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
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10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
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630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
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guarenteed
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634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
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1 bedroom
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tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
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t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
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then we wantto meet you
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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
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tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
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who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
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626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
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motorinG section
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wanteD
swimminG pools
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650 906 114
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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
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storaGe
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not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
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796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
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for sale
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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
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uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
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wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
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JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
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750euro plus transfer fee
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Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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JT METALRECYCLING
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we also take friDGes wasHinG
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has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
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large VanRemovals deliveries
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call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
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CHAPLINS Pub27 CALLE SIERRA NEVADA 200M FROM HOTEL PLAyA ZUL ROqUETAS
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COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
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Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
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6 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
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spAiN slips foUr plAces iN world mAterNity rANkiNg
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Spain has slipped four places in Save the Childrenrsquos world ranking of how safe a country is to become a mother dropping to 16th in the listThe report aims to find the best and worst countries
to become a mother in terms of womenrsquos health educational and financial situation as well as babiesrsquo ldquobasicrdquo
welfareThe ten best countries to go through maternity are Norway
Iceland Sweden New Zealand Denmark Finland Australia Belgium Ireland Holland and the UK the last two sharing tenth
placeWhilst eight of the top ten countries are in europe eight of the worst-
performing countries are in Subsaharan Africa and seven of them are currently suffering from food shortages The worst country in terms of becoming a mother is
Niger performing slightly worse than last yearrsquos bottom-placed country Afghanistan with Yemen Guinea Bissau Mali eritrea Chad Sudan Southern Sudan and the
Democratic Republic of Congo just aheadSpain with 16 weeks of statutory maternity leave is now below France and Portugal but ahead of estonia and Switzerland in terms of how much maternity leave is granted by the state but behind countries like the UK and Denmark where women get 52 weeks
The Save The Children report showed that women in Spain had a life expectancy of 85 years similar to that in France or Switzerland and inferior
only to Japanrsquos and an infant mortality rate of 5 in every 1000Save the Children highlighted the fact that in Norway women study for an
average of 18 years have a life-expectancy of 82 82 use contraceptives and only one in every 175 women are at risk of losing a child before its fifth birthday
In contrast in Niacuteger the life expectancy for women is 56 they receive an average of only four yearsrsquo schooling only 5 use contraceptives and one in seven children dies before its fifth birthday In addition one in 16 women there die as a direct result of pregnancy or childbirth
Save the Children said that malnutrition is the cause of ldquoat leastrdquo a fifth of all maternal deaths and more that a third of infant deaths A third of all children in Asia about 100 million suffer chronic malnutrition with that figure rising to two in five children in Africa or about 60 million in total
The charity has outlined six ldquoessentialrdquo measures that they believe to be ldquolife saversrdquo and should be available to every new mother in the world the possibility to breastfeed nutritional supplements vitamin A iron zinc and good hygiene practices They believe in fact that by breastfeeding alone a million infant deaths alone could be prevented each yearldquoOur report demonstrates that breastfeeding saves lives every
country ought to put policies and progammes into place that promote breastfeedingrdquo their statement reads
EC DECLARES PUBLIC FUnDInG OF ALICAnTE FILM STUDIOS lsquoILLEGALrsquoThe european
Commission (eC) has declared financial aid given by the Generalitat (Valencian regional government) to the Ciudad de la luz film studios in Alicante ldquoillegalrdquo and has told Spain to claim back the 265 million euros invested in the creation of this audiovisual centre
The eC claims that this public funding ldquowas not given in market conditions and should therefore be returned by the beneficiaryrdquo says a press statement today
Furthermore the eC also questioned whether the decision to create another film studio in Spain which already has established studios in Madrid and Barcelona was entirely ldquocommercialrdquo
ldquoThe Spanish film sector is dynamic and competitiverdquo said the eC commissioner for Competition Joaquiacuten Almunia who claimed there was ldquono need to spend public money to finance a new studiordquo Almunia claimed that financing this project with public money
was detrimental to existing studios and in the current economic climate could be ldquodisastrousrdquo
The eC opened an investigation in 2008 after a receiving a number of complaints with the aim of deciding whether the financial assitance provded by the Generalitat to the Ciudad de la luz was in line with european regulations on state funding
ldquoThe Commission has serious doubts that in the competitive climate the decision to invest in a totally new project away from the established movie-making centres in Madrid and Barcelona could be based on
commerical considerationsrdquo the report underlined
The Ce also added that both its own investigation and an independent business plan had concluded that ldquoa private investor would never have financed the Ciudad de la luz project 100rdquo
For his part the president of the Generalitat Alberto Fabra defended the regional government after meeting with Almunia in Brussels last week saying his office ldquoacted correctlyrdquo
ldquoWe insist that we acted in accordance with the law and there was no infair competitionrdquo in awarding the funding declared Fabra
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King Juan Carlos and Queen sofia Celebrate golden wedding anniversary
50 YeARS AGO ON 14TH MAY KING JUAN CARlOS MARRIeD QUeeN SOFiacuteA IN THe PReSeNCe OF 137 KINGS QUeeNS
PRINCeS AND PRINCeSSeS FROM All OVeR eUROPe BUT THe ROYAl COUPle HAVe DeCIDeD NOT TO HOlD AN OFFICIAl CeleBRATION OF THeIR GOlDeN WeDDING ANNIVeRSARY
The Royal Household has produced a CD for those interested in the anniversary entitled ldquoTheir Majestiesrsquo Golden Wedding 50 years 50 picturesrdquo a compilation of images chosen to reflect the couplersquos life together including some taken inside the Zarzuela palace on their silver wedding anniversary 25 years ago
The final image on the reflects the moment when during the official opening of the X legislature of Parliament on 27th December 2011 the monarchs received the longest applause ever recorded in the congress building
The King and Queen who were married on May 14th 1962 in Athens in a combined Catholic and Orthodox service celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with an official ceremony receiving members of other european royal houses and members of the Government headed up by Felipe Gonzaacutelez at the time They also celebrated a private mass and held receptions for 17 other couples celebrating their silver wedding anniversary the same day
The fairytale began over 50 years ago when in September 1961 Don Juan Carlos called out a spontaneous ldquoSofia catchrdquo as he threw her a box containing an engagement ring during a royal dinner in the hotel Beau Rivage in lausanne
Queen Victoria eugenia had to sell all the jewels she had inherited from empress eugenia de Montijo (the last empress consort of the French as the wife of Napoleon III) to pay for the celebration inviting representatives of 27 royal families to an occasion witnessed by throusands of Spaniards and Greeks who lined the streets of Athens The 24-year-old prince Juan Carlos wore his infantry lieutenant gala uniform and Sofia wore a silk gown with silver thread interwoven into it a veil and a silver and diamond tiara that her mother had worn for her wedding
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tUmbles iNto redSpainrsquos Gamesa one of the worldrsquos
top wind turbine manufacturers said Thursday it swung into a loss in the first quarter due to a drop in margins
The company lost 21 million euros ($27 million) in the three months to March compared to a net profit of 13 million euros during the same time last year it said in a statement
ldquoThe macroeconomic and industry situation growing price competition mainly in China and the costs of implementing new platforms worldwide had a temporary impact on group profitabilityrdquo it said
ldquoGamesa expects the profitability of the wind turbine area and of the group to gradually recover in the coming quarters especially in the second half of the year due to a progressive rebound in activity a
smaller impact of new platform launches and the effects of new cost optimisation measuresrdquo
Sales jumped 33 percent to 777 million euros in the first quarter as wind farm development offset weakness in the wind turbine division which suffered the effects of a decline in activity in China and India
earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization (eBITDA) -- a key measure of profitability -- dropped to 32 million euros in the first quarter from 76 million euros in the same year-ago period
Games shares fell 296 percent to 1802 euros in early afternoon trade bucking the trend of Spainrsquos benchmark Ibex-35 index which was up 156 percent
Students To Kick Off Mass Protests In SpainThousands of Spanish
students take to the streets on Thursday to demonstrate against crisis cuts in education the first in several days of social protests across the country
The national Studentsrsquo Union has called demonstrations in more than 50 towns its leader Tohil Delgado told AFP predicting that thousands of students and teachers would join in despite looming exams
ldquoWe have called this demonstration as an initial response to this attack on public education which is without precedent in the past 35 yearsrdquo he said citing reforms that protestors say are disrupting classes
As Spain fights to stabilise its public finances schools and universities have for months been complaining of shrinking budgets for research and extra work for teachers
Since the last student marches on February 29 the government has announced a
further three billion euros in cost-cutting reforms
On April 20 the central government said it would let regional authorities expand class sizes by a fifth and raise university fees to an average 1500 euros from 1000 euros
Protests in cities including Madrid and Barcelona are due to start at noon (1000 GMT) on Thursday the union said
Spainrsquos universities have been a traditional centre of protest since the time of General Francisco Francorsquos 1939-1975 dictatorship
The latest demonstrations are part of a wave of anger at the austerity measures launched since the conservative Popular Party of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy took over the government in December
In a broader protest the movement known as the ldquoindignantrdquo on May 15 marks one year since it sprang up
and occupied central Madrid for weeks with a tent city on the Puerta del Sol square
The movement has promised four days of protests from May 12 to 15
The ldquoindignantsrdquo appear divided over their internal organization however as traditional labour unions take centre stage mobilising huge protests
Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated during a general strike on March 29 and a strike across the whole education sector is planned for May 22
ldquoThe government has not hesitated to continue on its course of destroying the welfare state but this will only inflame the spirits of the workers and the young peoplerdquo Delgado said
ldquoWe are convinced that in the coming weeks and months there will be many more social protests not only by students and teachers but by all workersrdquo
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spain takes state controL of fourth-biggest bank bankia
The Spanish state will take control of the fourth-biggest listed bank Bankia the government said Wednesday as it races to shore up the bankrsquos bad loan-ridden balance sheet
The state would take a 45-percent stake by converting a state-backed loan of 4465 billion euros ($58 billion) into shares ldquomeaning it will take controlrdquo the economy ministry said in a statement
The dramatic but widely telegraphed move comes two days before the government is to announce broad banking reforms to ease the crushing burden of loans extended during a property bubble that imploded in 2008
Bankia an amalgam of seven shaky savings banks created in 2010 was at the centre of market concerns over fragile balance sheets but analysts fear the rot goes much deeper
One of the biggest worries for investors is that they do not know the real value of the banksrsquo exposure to the property sector
For the economy it means many banks are struggling to clean up their balance sheets and are therefore reluctant to lend
to households and businesses potentially freezing up activity
Bankia had the industryrsquos largest exposure to the property market at 375 billion euros ($49 billion) at the end of 2011 of which 318 billion euros were classed as problematic
Madrid is throwing a lifeline by converting into capital the state loan extended in December 2010 to Bankia parent group Banco Financiero de Ahorros (BFA)
The loan which was handled by the state-backed Fund for Orderly Bank Restructuring (FROB) demanded an interest rate of 775 percent and was repayable over five years
The Bank of Spain said it received Bankiarsquos request for the state to convert the loan into capital on the same day new executive chairman Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri was appointed
The former Bankiarsquos executive chairman Rodrigo Rato who was previously a Spanish economy minister and who once led the IMF announced his resignation on Monday as news emerged of the impending rescue
British jubilee GibraltarVisit Annoys Spain
Spain told Britain it was ldquoupset and uncomfortablerdquo at a planned visit by Britainrsquos Prince edward to the disputed territory of Gibraltar the Spanish foreign ministry said Thursday
In talks with Britainrsquos ambassador in Madrid Giles Paxman ministry official Santiago Cabanas ldquoexpressed how upset and uncomfortable the government is with the visitrdquo by edward and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones from June 11-13 a statement said
The visit is part of a summer of celebrations to mark the 60th year on the British throne of edwardrsquos mother Queen elizabeth II the British embassy in Madrid told AFP
It made no immediate direct reaction to
Spainrsquos complaintGibraltar a largely self-governing enclave
complete with British pubs and red telephone boxes nestled under a cliffside at the eastern neck of the Mediterranean is a rare diplomatic sore point between london and Madrid
Spain ceded Gibraltar to Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht but has long argued that it should be returned to Spanish sovereignty
Britain refuses to renounce sovereignty against the wishes of Gibraltarians
The last British royal visit to Gibraltar was by edwardrsquos sister Princess Anne in 2009 which likewise annoyed Spain
EURO MPS CRITICISE MAnAGERS OF EU AGEnCIESThe european Parliament
has delayed approval of three major eU agency budgets because of concerns about their managers
MePs have criticised one of the agencies - the european Food Safety Authority (eFSA) - for links to the food industry considered a possible risk to eFSArsquos independence
The head of eFSArsquos board Diana Banati resigned on Wednesday She is joining a powerful industry lobby group based in Washington DC
eFSA is based in a grand old palace in Parma Italy and its total budget in 2010 was 747m euros (pound60m $97m)
The other agencies criticised by MePs are the eU Medicines Agency based in london and the environment Agency in Copenhagen
The parliamentrsquos budget committee said it was ldquoseriously concernedrdquo that in 2010 while the environment Agencyrsquos executive director Jacqueline McGlade was ldquodirectly involvedrdquo with earthwatch an environmental NGO she and 28 agency staff
went on research trips to earthwatch projects and the agency paid 33791 euros to the NGO
The committee urged the agency to publish the declarations of interest provided by its staff to help prevent any conflicts of interest
A parliament spokesman told press sources that the budget delay - refusing to ldquogrant the dischargerdquo in eU jargon - could have a negative impact on an agencyrsquos 2013 budget
The MePsrsquo budget committee could decide to put part of the agencyrsquos budget in reserve and put a block on the agency hiring new people he said
Such a move means ldquothe prestige of the agency is not goodrdquo he added
MePsrsquo concerns about potential conflict of interest have dogged eFSA
An eFSA statement said Ms Banati resigned at eFSArsquos request in line with the agencyrsquos code of conduct which warns against ldquoactivities which could raise doubts about their independence
even with respect to potential conflicts of interestrdquo
She is moving to the International life Sciences Institute (IlSI) a body which acts on behalf of numerous food and biotech multinationals including Danone Kraft Foods Monsanto Nestle and Procter amp Gamble
A report by the parliamentrsquos budget committee issued before Ms Banatirsquos resignation raised questions about her links with IlSI going back to 2010
It said she had ldquofailed in 2010 to declare her membership of the Board of Directors of the IlSIrdquo
It called the eFSA boardrsquos scrutiny of its membersrsquo declarations of interest ldquoinsufficiently rigorous and detailedrdquo
And the MePs urged eFSA to cut the ldquounacceptablerdquo cost of board meetings pointing out that each meeting of the 15-member board cost on average 92630 euros
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wh atrsquos onWednesday
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Thursdayemail your CommuniTy eVenTs
To ediTorsolTimesCom
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saTurdayemail your CommuniTy eVenTs
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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 11 may
The weather was magnificent today The sun was shining and summer growing grass is starting to grow again making the rough more difficult here in Almerimar
We had 27 players taking part in a Reverse Waltz competition with 2 hidden holes
The winners were Peter White larry Rowe Angela Carr and Doris (our imaginary player who makes up the numbers scoring 30 stableford point each week) with a team score of 92 points
last place and chocolates went to Hans Ooft Hans Folin David Scantlebury and Alan Sly with a team score of 71
Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by Drew McDowell with a distance of 323m
Thanks once again to John Flynn for doing the prize giving this week The biggest cheer went up when Mr President came up to collect his chocolates following his return to Friday golf after a lay-off for a number of weeks
Yes John Woodhead really did bump into the prize table sending two bottles of wine crashing to the clubhouse terrace floor
You can see the full results atwwwfridaygolfsocietyes
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fridaygolfsocietyes
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el ejiDoFour people were injured in a three car
collision in el ejidoThe accident occurred in the small hours of
the morning on Calle loma de la mezquita an eye witness contacted the 112 services and policiacutea local investigated the cause of the accident while the injured a 21 year old woman and three men of 28 20 and 40 were taken to hospital by the 061 services
el ejiDoThe policiacutea nacional have arrested an
individual for the shooting which took place on monday may 7 on the Calle sotillo in the barrida de santa mariacutea del Aacuteguila in el ejido The arrested man identified as mFm 33
years of age alleges that he believed that the victim was about to take a significant amount of moneyThe incident is being investigated but
everything points to an attempted robbery The victim is an employee of a company and on of his duties is to pay in cash and cheques to the bank on this morning the victim had no money
to pay in however minutes earlier a call had been received by the policiacutea nacional warning that a man of about 35 to 40 years of age had shot at another and had been seen fleeing from the place with a carThe policiacutea nacional immediately attended
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the scene and found a male of 66 years of age with two bullet wounds one in the chest and another through-and-through in the leg The wounded man was rushed to hospital de poniente but was able to give a description of his assailant and the car in which he flednearly two hours later officers of the
seguridad Ciudadana located the vehicle in a park on Calle Camilo Joseacute Cela and were able to establish that it was the car that belonged to the victimrsquos firm after conducting tests and taking eyewitness
statements teams from the policiacutea Judicial and the policiacutea Cientiacutefica the officers determined that at the time the victim was preparing to leave with the car another individual jumped quickly into the passenger seat after a struggle the victim got out the car and called for help when the perpetrator got into the driverrsquos seat then got out of the vehicle and fired two shots at close range after which he fled the scene in the vehicle
wwwsoltimescom SOLTIMES MAY 2012 11
stiffer sentences for most serious crimes
Mark Mcdowell is a fully qualified analytical and clinical hypnotherapist He began his studies in 1988 under the tutorage of David Lesser and the Aqch in Birmingham before moving onto learn the clinical techniques of the renowned Gil Boyne head of the Californian institute of hypnotherapyOthers who have influenced Markrsquos work over
the years include Dave Elman Milton Erickson and Fritz PerlsAlong with the more common needs such as to stop smoking or to
achieve weight loss Mark is fully versed in working with all manner of lifersquos situations and feels no problem to be impassable Mark addresses any issue the client may have individually and intuitively
as he recognises that we are all unique and therefore respond to stimuli and life situations in different ways Mark strongly believes that we are more than just lsquoliving machinesrsquo who
have to deal with life by constantly adjusting our true needs according to outside forces He therefore works with the clients lsquospiritualrsquo wishes in mind allowing them to gain the emotional freedom not just to deal with life but to dictate itMark is the author of three books Confidence and crutches in which
through actual case studies the reader sees the way in which we use outside influences such as alcohol and medication to mask our emotions and so build a false sense of well-being Step by step the sessions bring each case history to a successful conclusion His second book Stepping through grief uses case studies to show the
intricacy and layers of emotion that can sometimes encapsulate our loss and so prevent us from moving on in with our life The reader sees how we can work through those layers and so gain the necessary release from our pain Marks final book Consequence of abuse looks at the effect on the lives
of those who have been abused Again using case studies the reader sees how those who have been abused can finally come to terms with their childhood releasing false perceptions of guilt shame and on-going fear Testimonials from the clients concerned are enclosed in all books All titles are available through booklocker or amazonMark is now dividing his time between a busy practice in England and the
sunnier climes of Roquetas Appointments are now being taken Smoking cessation is 95 euros with a free back up session if required All
other sessions are charged at 50 euros although concessions are available for those in need For those who would prefer home visits are also available within a 30km radius
For more information on Mark please visit his website
wwwmarkchmcdowellcomFor enquiries you can contact him atmarkchmcdowellhotmailcom or
for appointments on 07930 120 017 [yOuR CALL wiLL BE CHARGED AT yOuR nORMAL RATE]
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MEDIEVAL NIGHTOn Monday 7th May New York New York in
Roquetas De Mar held a
medieval night where guests enjoyed a delicious banquet of home made broth
chicken ribs etcAfter dinner there was a series of games led by the
ldquoKing and Queenrdquo which included bob the apple hoopla smash the pinata musical shots play your cards right and
medieval whispersThis highly enjoyable ldquothemedrdquo night is one of a series of
similar events put on by Adrian at New York previous events including a Mexican night Curry Night Thai Night and the
latest one in the planning is ldquoThe Big Jubilee Lunchrdquo on Sunday 3rd June with quizzes
and prizes tombola etc supporting Help for HeroesOther themed nights planned include a further Medieval
Night School Dinners Night Grease50rsquos Nightwatch out for adverts in the Sol Times with further details
of forthcoming events
The government has announced changes to the penal code which will allow them to add a so-called ldquocustodia de seguridadrdquo - a custodial sentence for security reasons - to sentences passed on those found guilty of the most serious crimes (excluding terrorism) adding up to a maximum of ten more years onto their imprisonment
The announcement was made this morning byJustice Minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardoacuten after his meeting with Antonio del Castillo the father of murdered Seville teeanger
Marta del Castillo who was killed in 2009 and whose body has never been found
The new law will affect sexual crimes serious crimes where violence or intimidation have been used and for drugs trafficking
It will also be applicable to criminals who have a past history of serious crimes or those who reoffend after completing their sentences
At the end of the meeting Gallardoacuten thanked Martarsquos father for using his ldquopersonal painrdquo
as a ldquopreventative measure and to help society as a wholerdquo Mr Del Castillo made it clear he was only ldquopartlyrdquo satisfied as the minister decided not to adopt ldquopermanent reviewable life sentencesrdquo in cases where there is ldquosome legal or judicial reason to keep those who commit this type of crime behind barsrdquo
Del Castillo also handed over a document asking for the promises made during the electoral campaign to be honoured demanding for example that those who ldquotorture rape or murder childrenrdquo
are given the ldquomaximum custodial sentencerdquo with ldquoreviewable life sentencesrdquo He also asked for the age of legal responsibility to be lowered
In addition Del Castillo demanded additional security measures once a convicted criminal is released after his or her sentence (supervised release) for those who have committed particularly serious crimes (murderers rapists paedophiles)
Finally Del Castillorsquos document which the
minister promised to study in detail also asked for the ldquodestruction or desecrationrdquo of a body so
that it cannot be used as evidence in court to be legally classified as a crime in itself
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four of us at some point of our lives but controversy still reigns over how to best treat the debilitating condition
Now scientists have found that a type of lsquomagnetic therapyrsquo - which involves no brain-altering drugs or invasive procedures - could be a potent new treatment
A team from the University of California los Angeles were testing NeuroStar TMS Therapy which works by beaming magnetic pulses through the skull These trigger small electrical charges that spark brain cells to fire
Results from tests on more than 300 patients with severe depression found 58 per cent achieved a positive response while more than a third (37 per cent) went into remission
The study was released at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association
Research leader Dr Ian Cook said lsquoThe improvements we observed show that non-drug therapy with NeuroStar TMS not only reduces the symptomatic suffering of patients but lessens the disability of depression with important implications for these individualsrsquo ability to return to functioning effectively at home in the workplace and in the communityrsquo
All the patients filled in a health questionnaire before and after the treatment
During each half-hour session the patient was placed under a treatment coil which is the size of a cupped hand It sent a pulsed magnetic field an inch under the scalp to the prefrontal
cortex the ante cingulate cortex and the limbic system which are the three areas of the brain thought to regulate mood
The magnetic field is similar in strength to that created by an MRI machine and sparks off very small electrical currents within the brain This stimulates neuron activity thought to provide relief from depression
Anti-depressants are released into the blood which can cause widespread physical side-effects such as hot flushes and nausea However supporters of Neurostar say because itrsquos a targeted therapy it only causes mild scalp pain
After an average of five weeks of NeuroStar treatment the percentage of patients reporting extreme problems with anxiety and depression decreased by 422 per cent
A previous study had found that
the therapy was twice as effective as a placebo in reducing depressive symptoms
Dr H Brent Sovason from Stanford University said lsquoThese data reinforce the clinical efficacy of TMS Therapy as a viable option for patients living with major depression who have not achieved or maintained symptom improvement with oral antidepressants
lsquoThe most meaningful takeaway for patients is that TMS Therapy has the potential to make them feel better in addition to potentially allowing them to experience a level of physical and social functionality they havenrsquot had with their depressionrsquo
In the UK depression for depression involves either medication or talking treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy or usually a combination of the two
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The 6th anniversary celebration at Glad Rags on Wednesday 9th May
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Summer is the ideal time to get cracking with those home improvements here are some ideas on where to start
Install a patio or garden decking Make sure your garden is up to scratch for those long summer evenings and lazy weekend BBQs Decking and patios are a great extension of indoor space and can provide a seating and dining area try shading with an awning and install lighting and outdoor heaters to make the most of the space If you want outdoor areas for storage and growing fruit or veg now is the perfect time to install that shed or greenhouse
Maintain your garden General garden maintenance like mowing weeding and repairing fencing is important too Gardens can look untidy very quickly make sure that your lawn is well cared for grass can suffer in extreme heat so you may need to install a sprinkler system and fertilise regularly
Install a swimming pool Pools are great for relaxing in summer amusing the kids and exercising without having to head to the gym Itrsquos not too late to install one now ndash choose from an easy to install above ground pool or an outdoor or inside submerged pool in a range of materials To increase the pools usage throughout the year you can install a pool enclosure and heat using a traditional pump or solar panels or heat pumps
Cooling your home An air conditioning system can be heaven in the summer months and therersquos plenty of options to choose from standalone models split air conditioners or centralised systems The most common air con in domestic environments is the split
system all air conditioning should be inverter controlled for efficiency
Renewable cooling options can save you money keep your home cool and protect the environment Consider installing an air or ground source heat pump which can provide air con in the summer and heat in the winter
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Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
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Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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Urgently Required realistically priced properties in Huercal-Overa amp
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all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
terrAces decks verANdAs ANd iN gArdeNs therersquos jUst somethiNg soUl NUrtUriNg AboUt beiNg oUt iN the opeN Air
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change Individuals must take personalised adviceTo keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on
our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
Garden ParasolsGarden Parasols
TOP TIPLook out for parasols that can be
detached and are washable as you
want to keep them looking their best
21SOLTIMES APRIL 2012wwwsoltimescom
According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
achieve peak fitness
Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
of the body as well as the heart and lungs making it a great activity for overall fitness It builds lung capacity endurance and strength Swimming is a non-impact activity so itrsquos a good alternative to high-impact exercise like running and aerobics Itrsquos kinder to the joints so a good choice for those with achy knees and ankles Itrsquos also good exercise in pregnancy
Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
the family too
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
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tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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IreneFRee Bottle
oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
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Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
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BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
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specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
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Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
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Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
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hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
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offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
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salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
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FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
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COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
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insurance
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HeatinG
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609 199 394
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adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
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this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
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views possible bamp b
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build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
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609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
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630 493 817
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634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
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tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
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t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
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then we wantto meet you
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who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
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motorinG section
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wanteD
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650 906 114
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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
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storaGe
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not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
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tilinGremoVals cont
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796 9123588
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uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
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wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
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JT METALRECYCLING
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large VanRemovals deliveries
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call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
Tennis padelEASYbullHEALTHYbullFU
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HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
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CHAPLINS Pub27 CALLE SIERRA NEVADA 200M FROM HOTEL PLAyA ZUL ROqUETAS
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COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
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Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
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Spain has slipped four places in Save the Childrenrsquos world ranking of how safe a country is to become a mother dropping to 16th in the listThe report aims to find the best and worst countries
to become a mother in terms of womenrsquos health educational and financial situation as well as babiesrsquo ldquobasicrdquo
welfareThe ten best countries to go through maternity are Norway
Iceland Sweden New Zealand Denmark Finland Australia Belgium Ireland Holland and the UK the last two sharing tenth
placeWhilst eight of the top ten countries are in europe eight of the worst-
performing countries are in Subsaharan Africa and seven of them are currently suffering from food shortages The worst country in terms of becoming a mother is
Niger performing slightly worse than last yearrsquos bottom-placed country Afghanistan with Yemen Guinea Bissau Mali eritrea Chad Sudan Southern Sudan and the
Democratic Republic of Congo just aheadSpain with 16 weeks of statutory maternity leave is now below France and Portugal but ahead of estonia and Switzerland in terms of how much maternity leave is granted by the state but behind countries like the UK and Denmark where women get 52 weeks
The Save The Children report showed that women in Spain had a life expectancy of 85 years similar to that in France or Switzerland and inferior
only to Japanrsquos and an infant mortality rate of 5 in every 1000Save the Children highlighted the fact that in Norway women study for an
average of 18 years have a life-expectancy of 82 82 use contraceptives and only one in every 175 women are at risk of losing a child before its fifth birthday
In contrast in Niacuteger the life expectancy for women is 56 they receive an average of only four yearsrsquo schooling only 5 use contraceptives and one in seven children dies before its fifth birthday In addition one in 16 women there die as a direct result of pregnancy or childbirth
Save the Children said that malnutrition is the cause of ldquoat leastrdquo a fifth of all maternal deaths and more that a third of infant deaths A third of all children in Asia about 100 million suffer chronic malnutrition with that figure rising to two in five children in Africa or about 60 million in total
The charity has outlined six ldquoessentialrdquo measures that they believe to be ldquolife saversrdquo and should be available to every new mother in the world the possibility to breastfeed nutritional supplements vitamin A iron zinc and good hygiene practices They believe in fact that by breastfeeding alone a million infant deaths alone could be prevented each yearldquoOur report demonstrates that breastfeeding saves lives every
country ought to put policies and progammes into place that promote breastfeedingrdquo their statement reads
EC DECLARES PUBLIC FUnDInG OF ALICAnTE FILM STUDIOS lsquoILLEGALrsquoThe european
Commission (eC) has declared financial aid given by the Generalitat (Valencian regional government) to the Ciudad de la luz film studios in Alicante ldquoillegalrdquo and has told Spain to claim back the 265 million euros invested in the creation of this audiovisual centre
The eC claims that this public funding ldquowas not given in market conditions and should therefore be returned by the beneficiaryrdquo says a press statement today
Furthermore the eC also questioned whether the decision to create another film studio in Spain which already has established studios in Madrid and Barcelona was entirely ldquocommercialrdquo
ldquoThe Spanish film sector is dynamic and competitiverdquo said the eC commissioner for Competition Joaquiacuten Almunia who claimed there was ldquono need to spend public money to finance a new studiordquo Almunia claimed that financing this project with public money
was detrimental to existing studios and in the current economic climate could be ldquodisastrousrdquo
The eC opened an investigation in 2008 after a receiving a number of complaints with the aim of deciding whether the financial assitance provded by the Generalitat to the Ciudad de la luz was in line with european regulations on state funding
ldquoThe Commission has serious doubts that in the competitive climate the decision to invest in a totally new project away from the established movie-making centres in Madrid and Barcelona could be based on
commerical considerationsrdquo the report underlined
The Ce also added that both its own investigation and an independent business plan had concluded that ldquoa private investor would never have financed the Ciudad de la luz project 100rdquo
For his part the president of the Generalitat Alberto Fabra defended the regional government after meeting with Almunia in Brussels last week saying his office ldquoacted correctlyrdquo
ldquoWe insist that we acted in accordance with the law and there was no infair competitionrdquo in awarding the funding declared Fabra
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King Juan Carlos and Queen sofia Celebrate golden wedding anniversary
50 YeARS AGO ON 14TH MAY KING JUAN CARlOS MARRIeD QUeeN SOFiacuteA IN THe PReSeNCe OF 137 KINGS QUeeNS
PRINCeS AND PRINCeSSeS FROM All OVeR eUROPe BUT THe ROYAl COUPle HAVe DeCIDeD NOT TO HOlD AN OFFICIAl CeleBRATION OF THeIR GOlDeN WeDDING ANNIVeRSARY
The Royal Household has produced a CD for those interested in the anniversary entitled ldquoTheir Majestiesrsquo Golden Wedding 50 years 50 picturesrdquo a compilation of images chosen to reflect the couplersquos life together including some taken inside the Zarzuela palace on their silver wedding anniversary 25 years ago
The final image on the reflects the moment when during the official opening of the X legislature of Parliament on 27th December 2011 the monarchs received the longest applause ever recorded in the congress building
The King and Queen who were married on May 14th 1962 in Athens in a combined Catholic and Orthodox service celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with an official ceremony receiving members of other european royal houses and members of the Government headed up by Felipe Gonzaacutelez at the time They also celebrated a private mass and held receptions for 17 other couples celebrating their silver wedding anniversary the same day
The fairytale began over 50 years ago when in September 1961 Don Juan Carlos called out a spontaneous ldquoSofia catchrdquo as he threw her a box containing an engagement ring during a royal dinner in the hotel Beau Rivage in lausanne
Queen Victoria eugenia had to sell all the jewels she had inherited from empress eugenia de Montijo (the last empress consort of the French as the wife of Napoleon III) to pay for the celebration inviting representatives of 27 royal families to an occasion witnessed by throusands of Spaniards and Greeks who lined the streets of Athens The 24-year-old prince Juan Carlos wore his infantry lieutenant gala uniform and Sofia wore a silk gown with silver thread interwoven into it a veil and a silver and diamond tiara that her mother had worn for her wedding
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tUmbles iNto redSpainrsquos Gamesa one of the worldrsquos
top wind turbine manufacturers said Thursday it swung into a loss in the first quarter due to a drop in margins
The company lost 21 million euros ($27 million) in the three months to March compared to a net profit of 13 million euros during the same time last year it said in a statement
ldquoThe macroeconomic and industry situation growing price competition mainly in China and the costs of implementing new platforms worldwide had a temporary impact on group profitabilityrdquo it said
ldquoGamesa expects the profitability of the wind turbine area and of the group to gradually recover in the coming quarters especially in the second half of the year due to a progressive rebound in activity a
smaller impact of new platform launches and the effects of new cost optimisation measuresrdquo
Sales jumped 33 percent to 777 million euros in the first quarter as wind farm development offset weakness in the wind turbine division which suffered the effects of a decline in activity in China and India
earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization (eBITDA) -- a key measure of profitability -- dropped to 32 million euros in the first quarter from 76 million euros in the same year-ago period
Games shares fell 296 percent to 1802 euros in early afternoon trade bucking the trend of Spainrsquos benchmark Ibex-35 index which was up 156 percent
Students To Kick Off Mass Protests In SpainThousands of Spanish
students take to the streets on Thursday to demonstrate against crisis cuts in education the first in several days of social protests across the country
The national Studentsrsquo Union has called demonstrations in more than 50 towns its leader Tohil Delgado told AFP predicting that thousands of students and teachers would join in despite looming exams
ldquoWe have called this demonstration as an initial response to this attack on public education which is without precedent in the past 35 yearsrdquo he said citing reforms that protestors say are disrupting classes
As Spain fights to stabilise its public finances schools and universities have for months been complaining of shrinking budgets for research and extra work for teachers
Since the last student marches on February 29 the government has announced a
further three billion euros in cost-cutting reforms
On April 20 the central government said it would let regional authorities expand class sizes by a fifth and raise university fees to an average 1500 euros from 1000 euros
Protests in cities including Madrid and Barcelona are due to start at noon (1000 GMT) on Thursday the union said
Spainrsquos universities have been a traditional centre of protest since the time of General Francisco Francorsquos 1939-1975 dictatorship
The latest demonstrations are part of a wave of anger at the austerity measures launched since the conservative Popular Party of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy took over the government in December
In a broader protest the movement known as the ldquoindignantrdquo on May 15 marks one year since it sprang up
and occupied central Madrid for weeks with a tent city on the Puerta del Sol square
The movement has promised four days of protests from May 12 to 15
The ldquoindignantsrdquo appear divided over their internal organization however as traditional labour unions take centre stage mobilising huge protests
Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated during a general strike on March 29 and a strike across the whole education sector is planned for May 22
ldquoThe government has not hesitated to continue on its course of destroying the welfare state but this will only inflame the spirits of the workers and the young peoplerdquo Delgado said
ldquoWe are convinced that in the coming weeks and months there will be many more social protests not only by students and teachers but by all workersrdquo
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spain takes state controL of fourth-biggest bank bankia
The Spanish state will take control of the fourth-biggest listed bank Bankia the government said Wednesday as it races to shore up the bankrsquos bad loan-ridden balance sheet
The state would take a 45-percent stake by converting a state-backed loan of 4465 billion euros ($58 billion) into shares ldquomeaning it will take controlrdquo the economy ministry said in a statement
The dramatic but widely telegraphed move comes two days before the government is to announce broad banking reforms to ease the crushing burden of loans extended during a property bubble that imploded in 2008
Bankia an amalgam of seven shaky savings banks created in 2010 was at the centre of market concerns over fragile balance sheets but analysts fear the rot goes much deeper
One of the biggest worries for investors is that they do not know the real value of the banksrsquo exposure to the property sector
For the economy it means many banks are struggling to clean up their balance sheets and are therefore reluctant to lend
to households and businesses potentially freezing up activity
Bankia had the industryrsquos largest exposure to the property market at 375 billion euros ($49 billion) at the end of 2011 of which 318 billion euros were classed as problematic
Madrid is throwing a lifeline by converting into capital the state loan extended in December 2010 to Bankia parent group Banco Financiero de Ahorros (BFA)
The loan which was handled by the state-backed Fund for Orderly Bank Restructuring (FROB) demanded an interest rate of 775 percent and was repayable over five years
The Bank of Spain said it received Bankiarsquos request for the state to convert the loan into capital on the same day new executive chairman Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri was appointed
The former Bankiarsquos executive chairman Rodrigo Rato who was previously a Spanish economy minister and who once led the IMF announced his resignation on Monday as news emerged of the impending rescue
British jubilee GibraltarVisit Annoys Spain
Spain told Britain it was ldquoupset and uncomfortablerdquo at a planned visit by Britainrsquos Prince edward to the disputed territory of Gibraltar the Spanish foreign ministry said Thursday
In talks with Britainrsquos ambassador in Madrid Giles Paxman ministry official Santiago Cabanas ldquoexpressed how upset and uncomfortable the government is with the visitrdquo by edward and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones from June 11-13 a statement said
The visit is part of a summer of celebrations to mark the 60th year on the British throne of edwardrsquos mother Queen elizabeth II the British embassy in Madrid told AFP
It made no immediate direct reaction to
Spainrsquos complaintGibraltar a largely self-governing enclave
complete with British pubs and red telephone boxes nestled under a cliffside at the eastern neck of the Mediterranean is a rare diplomatic sore point between london and Madrid
Spain ceded Gibraltar to Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht but has long argued that it should be returned to Spanish sovereignty
Britain refuses to renounce sovereignty against the wishes of Gibraltarians
The last British royal visit to Gibraltar was by edwardrsquos sister Princess Anne in 2009 which likewise annoyed Spain
EURO MPS CRITICISE MAnAGERS OF EU AGEnCIESThe european Parliament
has delayed approval of three major eU agency budgets because of concerns about their managers
MePs have criticised one of the agencies - the european Food Safety Authority (eFSA) - for links to the food industry considered a possible risk to eFSArsquos independence
The head of eFSArsquos board Diana Banati resigned on Wednesday She is joining a powerful industry lobby group based in Washington DC
eFSA is based in a grand old palace in Parma Italy and its total budget in 2010 was 747m euros (pound60m $97m)
The other agencies criticised by MePs are the eU Medicines Agency based in london and the environment Agency in Copenhagen
The parliamentrsquos budget committee said it was ldquoseriously concernedrdquo that in 2010 while the environment Agencyrsquos executive director Jacqueline McGlade was ldquodirectly involvedrdquo with earthwatch an environmental NGO she and 28 agency staff
went on research trips to earthwatch projects and the agency paid 33791 euros to the NGO
The committee urged the agency to publish the declarations of interest provided by its staff to help prevent any conflicts of interest
A parliament spokesman told press sources that the budget delay - refusing to ldquogrant the dischargerdquo in eU jargon - could have a negative impact on an agencyrsquos 2013 budget
The MePsrsquo budget committee could decide to put part of the agencyrsquos budget in reserve and put a block on the agency hiring new people he said
Such a move means ldquothe prestige of the agency is not goodrdquo he added
MePsrsquo concerns about potential conflict of interest have dogged eFSA
An eFSA statement said Ms Banati resigned at eFSArsquos request in line with the agencyrsquos code of conduct which warns against ldquoactivities which could raise doubts about their independence
even with respect to potential conflicts of interestrdquo
She is moving to the International life Sciences Institute (IlSI) a body which acts on behalf of numerous food and biotech multinationals including Danone Kraft Foods Monsanto Nestle and Procter amp Gamble
A report by the parliamentrsquos budget committee issued before Ms Banatirsquos resignation raised questions about her links with IlSI going back to 2010
It said she had ldquofailed in 2010 to declare her membership of the Board of Directors of the IlSIrdquo
It called the eFSA boardrsquos scrutiny of its membersrsquo declarations of interest ldquoinsufficiently rigorous and detailedrdquo
And the MePs urged eFSA to cut the ldquounacceptablerdquo cost of board meetings pointing out that each meeting of the 15-member board cost on average 92630 euros
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To ediTorsolTimesCom
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saTurdayemail your CommuniTy eVenTs
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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 11 may
The weather was magnificent today The sun was shining and summer growing grass is starting to grow again making the rough more difficult here in Almerimar
We had 27 players taking part in a Reverse Waltz competition with 2 hidden holes
The winners were Peter White larry Rowe Angela Carr and Doris (our imaginary player who makes up the numbers scoring 30 stableford point each week) with a team score of 92 points
last place and chocolates went to Hans Ooft Hans Folin David Scantlebury and Alan Sly with a team score of 71
Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by Drew McDowell with a distance of 323m
Thanks once again to John Flynn for doing the prize giving this week The biggest cheer went up when Mr President came up to collect his chocolates following his return to Friday golf after a lay-off for a number of weeks
Yes John Woodhead really did bump into the prize table sending two bottles of wine crashing to the clubhouse terrace floor
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el ejiDoFour people were injured in a three car
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the morning on Calle loma de la mezquita an eye witness contacted the 112 services and policiacutea local investigated the cause of the accident while the injured a 21 year old woman and three men of 28 20 and 40 were taken to hospital by the 061 services
el ejiDoThe policiacutea nacional have arrested an
individual for the shooting which took place on monday may 7 on the Calle sotillo in the barrida de santa mariacutea del Aacuteguila in el ejido The arrested man identified as mFm 33
years of age alleges that he believed that the victim was about to take a significant amount of moneyThe incident is being investigated but
everything points to an attempted robbery The victim is an employee of a company and on of his duties is to pay in cash and cheques to the bank on this morning the victim had no money
to pay in however minutes earlier a call had been received by the policiacutea nacional warning that a man of about 35 to 40 years of age had shot at another and had been seen fleeing from the place with a carThe policiacutea nacional immediately attended
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the scene and found a male of 66 years of age with two bullet wounds one in the chest and another through-and-through in the leg The wounded man was rushed to hospital de poniente but was able to give a description of his assailant and the car in which he flednearly two hours later officers of the
seguridad Ciudadana located the vehicle in a park on Calle Camilo Joseacute Cela and were able to establish that it was the car that belonged to the victimrsquos firm after conducting tests and taking eyewitness
statements teams from the policiacutea Judicial and the policiacutea Cientiacutefica the officers determined that at the time the victim was preparing to leave with the car another individual jumped quickly into the passenger seat after a struggle the victim got out the car and called for help when the perpetrator got into the driverrsquos seat then got out of the vehicle and fired two shots at close range after which he fled the scene in the vehicle
wwwsoltimescom SOLTIMES MAY 2012 11
stiffer sentences for most serious crimes
Mark Mcdowell is a fully qualified analytical and clinical hypnotherapist He began his studies in 1988 under the tutorage of David Lesser and the Aqch in Birmingham before moving onto learn the clinical techniques of the renowned Gil Boyne head of the Californian institute of hypnotherapyOthers who have influenced Markrsquos work over
the years include Dave Elman Milton Erickson and Fritz PerlsAlong with the more common needs such as to stop smoking or to
achieve weight loss Mark is fully versed in working with all manner of lifersquos situations and feels no problem to be impassable Mark addresses any issue the client may have individually and intuitively
as he recognises that we are all unique and therefore respond to stimuli and life situations in different ways Mark strongly believes that we are more than just lsquoliving machinesrsquo who
have to deal with life by constantly adjusting our true needs according to outside forces He therefore works with the clients lsquospiritualrsquo wishes in mind allowing them to gain the emotional freedom not just to deal with life but to dictate itMark is the author of three books Confidence and crutches in which
through actual case studies the reader sees the way in which we use outside influences such as alcohol and medication to mask our emotions and so build a false sense of well-being Step by step the sessions bring each case history to a successful conclusion His second book Stepping through grief uses case studies to show the
intricacy and layers of emotion that can sometimes encapsulate our loss and so prevent us from moving on in with our life The reader sees how we can work through those layers and so gain the necessary release from our pain Marks final book Consequence of abuse looks at the effect on the lives
of those who have been abused Again using case studies the reader sees how those who have been abused can finally come to terms with their childhood releasing false perceptions of guilt shame and on-going fear Testimonials from the clients concerned are enclosed in all books All titles are available through booklocker or amazonMark is now dividing his time between a busy practice in England and the
sunnier climes of Roquetas Appointments are now being taken Smoking cessation is 95 euros with a free back up session if required All
other sessions are charged at 50 euros although concessions are available for those in need For those who would prefer home visits are also available within a 30km radius
For more information on Mark please visit his website
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MEDIEVAL NIGHTOn Monday 7th May New York New York in
Roquetas De Mar held a
medieval night where guests enjoyed a delicious banquet of home made broth
chicken ribs etcAfter dinner there was a series of games led by the
ldquoKing and Queenrdquo which included bob the apple hoopla smash the pinata musical shots play your cards right and
medieval whispersThis highly enjoyable ldquothemedrdquo night is one of a series of
similar events put on by Adrian at New York previous events including a Mexican night Curry Night Thai Night and the
latest one in the planning is ldquoThe Big Jubilee Lunchrdquo on Sunday 3rd June with quizzes
and prizes tombola etc supporting Help for HeroesOther themed nights planned include a further Medieval
Night School Dinners Night Grease50rsquos Nightwatch out for adverts in the Sol Times with further details
of forthcoming events
The government has announced changes to the penal code which will allow them to add a so-called ldquocustodia de seguridadrdquo - a custodial sentence for security reasons - to sentences passed on those found guilty of the most serious crimes (excluding terrorism) adding up to a maximum of ten more years onto their imprisonment
The announcement was made this morning byJustice Minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardoacuten after his meeting with Antonio del Castillo the father of murdered Seville teeanger
Marta del Castillo who was killed in 2009 and whose body has never been found
The new law will affect sexual crimes serious crimes where violence or intimidation have been used and for drugs trafficking
It will also be applicable to criminals who have a past history of serious crimes or those who reoffend after completing their sentences
At the end of the meeting Gallardoacuten thanked Martarsquos father for using his ldquopersonal painrdquo
as a ldquopreventative measure and to help society as a wholerdquo Mr Del Castillo made it clear he was only ldquopartlyrdquo satisfied as the minister decided not to adopt ldquopermanent reviewable life sentencesrdquo in cases where there is ldquosome legal or judicial reason to keep those who commit this type of crime behind barsrdquo
Del Castillo also handed over a document asking for the promises made during the electoral campaign to be honoured demanding for example that those who ldquotorture rape or murder childrenrdquo
are given the ldquomaximum custodial sentencerdquo with ldquoreviewable life sentencesrdquo He also asked for the age of legal responsibility to be lowered
In addition Del Castillo demanded additional security measures once a convicted criminal is released after his or her sentence (supervised release) for those who have committed particularly serious crimes (murderers rapists paedophiles)
Finally Del Castillorsquos document which the
minister promised to study in detail also asked for the ldquodestruction or desecrationrdquo of a body so
that it cannot be used as evidence in court to be legally classified as a crime in itself
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Now scientists have found that a type of lsquomagnetic therapyrsquo - which involves no brain-altering drugs or invasive procedures - could be a potent new treatment
A team from the University of California los Angeles were testing NeuroStar TMS Therapy which works by beaming magnetic pulses through the skull These trigger small electrical charges that spark brain cells to fire
Results from tests on more than 300 patients with severe depression found 58 per cent achieved a positive response while more than a third (37 per cent) went into remission
The study was released at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association
Research leader Dr Ian Cook said lsquoThe improvements we observed show that non-drug therapy with NeuroStar TMS not only reduces the symptomatic suffering of patients but lessens the disability of depression with important implications for these individualsrsquo ability to return to functioning effectively at home in the workplace and in the communityrsquo
All the patients filled in a health questionnaire before and after the treatment
During each half-hour session the patient was placed under a treatment coil which is the size of a cupped hand It sent a pulsed magnetic field an inch under the scalp to the prefrontal
cortex the ante cingulate cortex and the limbic system which are the three areas of the brain thought to regulate mood
The magnetic field is similar in strength to that created by an MRI machine and sparks off very small electrical currents within the brain This stimulates neuron activity thought to provide relief from depression
Anti-depressants are released into the blood which can cause widespread physical side-effects such as hot flushes and nausea However supporters of Neurostar say because itrsquos a targeted therapy it only causes mild scalp pain
After an average of five weeks of NeuroStar treatment the percentage of patients reporting extreme problems with anxiety and depression decreased by 422 per cent
A previous study had found that
the therapy was twice as effective as a placebo in reducing depressive symptoms
Dr H Brent Sovason from Stanford University said lsquoThese data reinforce the clinical efficacy of TMS Therapy as a viable option for patients living with major depression who have not achieved or maintained symptom improvement with oral antidepressants
lsquoThe most meaningful takeaway for patients is that TMS Therapy has the potential to make them feel better in addition to potentially allowing them to experience a level of physical and social functionality they havenrsquot had with their depressionrsquo
In the UK depression for depression involves either medication or talking treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy or usually a combination of the two
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Summer is the ideal time to get cracking with those home improvements here are some ideas on where to start
Install a patio or garden decking Make sure your garden is up to scratch for those long summer evenings and lazy weekend BBQs Decking and patios are a great extension of indoor space and can provide a seating and dining area try shading with an awning and install lighting and outdoor heaters to make the most of the space If you want outdoor areas for storage and growing fruit or veg now is the perfect time to install that shed or greenhouse
Maintain your garden General garden maintenance like mowing weeding and repairing fencing is important too Gardens can look untidy very quickly make sure that your lawn is well cared for grass can suffer in extreme heat so you may need to install a sprinkler system and fertilise regularly
Install a swimming pool Pools are great for relaxing in summer amusing the kids and exercising without having to head to the gym Itrsquos not too late to install one now ndash choose from an easy to install above ground pool or an outdoor or inside submerged pool in a range of materials To increase the pools usage throughout the year you can install a pool enclosure and heat using a traditional pump or solar panels or heat pumps
Cooling your home An air conditioning system can be heaven in the summer months and therersquos plenty of options to choose from standalone models split air conditioners or centralised systems The most common air con in domestic environments is the split
system all air conditioning should be inverter controlled for efficiency
Renewable cooling options can save you money keep your home cool and protect the environment Consider installing an air or ground source heat pump which can provide air con in the summer and heat in the winter
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Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
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Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
terrAces decks verANdAs ANd iN gArdeNs therersquos jUst somethiNg soUl NUrtUriNg AboUt beiNg oUt iN the opeN Air
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change Individuals must take personalised adviceTo keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on
our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
Garden ParasolsGarden Parasols
TOP TIPLook out for parasols that can be
detached and are washable as you
want to keep them looking their best
21SOLTIMES APRIL 2012wwwsoltimescom
According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
achieve peak fitness
Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
of the body as well as the heart and lungs making it a great activity for overall fitness It builds lung capacity endurance and strength Swimming is a non-impact activity so itrsquos a good alternative to high-impact exercise like running and aerobics Itrsquos kinder to the joints so a good choice for those with achy knees and ankles Itrsquos also good exercise in pregnancy
Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
the family too
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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IreneFRee Bottle
oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
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Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
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Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
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BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
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specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
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Tel 687 245 569
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Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
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hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
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offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
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salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
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FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
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COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
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insurance
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HeatinG
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609 199 394
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adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
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this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
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views possible bamp b
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build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
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609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
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630 493 817
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634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
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tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
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t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
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then we wantto meet you
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who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
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motorinG section
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wanteD
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650 906 114
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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
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storaGe
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not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
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tilinGremoVals cont
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796 9123588
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uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
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wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
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JT METALRECYCLING
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large VanRemovals deliveries
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call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
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tUmbles iNto redSpainrsquos Gamesa one of the worldrsquos
top wind turbine manufacturers said Thursday it swung into a loss in the first quarter due to a drop in margins
The company lost 21 million euros ($27 million) in the three months to March compared to a net profit of 13 million euros during the same time last year it said in a statement
ldquoThe macroeconomic and industry situation growing price competition mainly in China and the costs of implementing new platforms worldwide had a temporary impact on group profitabilityrdquo it said
ldquoGamesa expects the profitability of the wind turbine area and of the group to gradually recover in the coming quarters especially in the second half of the year due to a progressive rebound in activity a
smaller impact of new platform launches and the effects of new cost optimisation measuresrdquo
Sales jumped 33 percent to 777 million euros in the first quarter as wind farm development offset weakness in the wind turbine division which suffered the effects of a decline in activity in China and India
earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization (eBITDA) -- a key measure of profitability -- dropped to 32 million euros in the first quarter from 76 million euros in the same year-ago period
Games shares fell 296 percent to 1802 euros in early afternoon trade bucking the trend of Spainrsquos benchmark Ibex-35 index which was up 156 percent
Students To Kick Off Mass Protests In SpainThousands of Spanish
students take to the streets on Thursday to demonstrate against crisis cuts in education the first in several days of social protests across the country
The national Studentsrsquo Union has called demonstrations in more than 50 towns its leader Tohil Delgado told AFP predicting that thousands of students and teachers would join in despite looming exams
ldquoWe have called this demonstration as an initial response to this attack on public education which is without precedent in the past 35 yearsrdquo he said citing reforms that protestors say are disrupting classes
As Spain fights to stabilise its public finances schools and universities have for months been complaining of shrinking budgets for research and extra work for teachers
Since the last student marches on February 29 the government has announced a
further three billion euros in cost-cutting reforms
On April 20 the central government said it would let regional authorities expand class sizes by a fifth and raise university fees to an average 1500 euros from 1000 euros
Protests in cities including Madrid and Barcelona are due to start at noon (1000 GMT) on Thursday the union said
Spainrsquos universities have been a traditional centre of protest since the time of General Francisco Francorsquos 1939-1975 dictatorship
The latest demonstrations are part of a wave of anger at the austerity measures launched since the conservative Popular Party of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy took over the government in December
In a broader protest the movement known as the ldquoindignantrdquo on May 15 marks one year since it sprang up
and occupied central Madrid for weeks with a tent city on the Puerta del Sol square
The movement has promised four days of protests from May 12 to 15
The ldquoindignantsrdquo appear divided over their internal organization however as traditional labour unions take centre stage mobilising huge protests
Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated during a general strike on March 29 and a strike across the whole education sector is planned for May 22
ldquoThe government has not hesitated to continue on its course of destroying the welfare state but this will only inflame the spirits of the workers and the young peoplerdquo Delgado said
ldquoWe are convinced that in the coming weeks and months there will be many more social protests not only by students and teachers but by all workersrdquo
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spain takes state controL of fourth-biggest bank bankia
The Spanish state will take control of the fourth-biggest listed bank Bankia the government said Wednesday as it races to shore up the bankrsquos bad loan-ridden balance sheet
The state would take a 45-percent stake by converting a state-backed loan of 4465 billion euros ($58 billion) into shares ldquomeaning it will take controlrdquo the economy ministry said in a statement
The dramatic but widely telegraphed move comes two days before the government is to announce broad banking reforms to ease the crushing burden of loans extended during a property bubble that imploded in 2008
Bankia an amalgam of seven shaky savings banks created in 2010 was at the centre of market concerns over fragile balance sheets but analysts fear the rot goes much deeper
One of the biggest worries for investors is that they do not know the real value of the banksrsquo exposure to the property sector
For the economy it means many banks are struggling to clean up their balance sheets and are therefore reluctant to lend
to households and businesses potentially freezing up activity
Bankia had the industryrsquos largest exposure to the property market at 375 billion euros ($49 billion) at the end of 2011 of which 318 billion euros were classed as problematic
Madrid is throwing a lifeline by converting into capital the state loan extended in December 2010 to Bankia parent group Banco Financiero de Ahorros (BFA)
The loan which was handled by the state-backed Fund for Orderly Bank Restructuring (FROB) demanded an interest rate of 775 percent and was repayable over five years
The Bank of Spain said it received Bankiarsquos request for the state to convert the loan into capital on the same day new executive chairman Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri was appointed
The former Bankiarsquos executive chairman Rodrigo Rato who was previously a Spanish economy minister and who once led the IMF announced his resignation on Monday as news emerged of the impending rescue
British jubilee GibraltarVisit Annoys Spain
Spain told Britain it was ldquoupset and uncomfortablerdquo at a planned visit by Britainrsquos Prince edward to the disputed territory of Gibraltar the Spanish foreign ministry said Thursday
In talks with Britainrsquos ambassador in Madrid Giles Paxman ministry official Santiago Cabanas ldquoexpressed how upset and uncomfortable the government is with the visitrdquo by edward and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones from June 11-13 a statement said
The visit is part of a summer of celebrations to mark the 60th year on the British throne of edwardrsquos mother Queen elizabeth II the British embassy in Madrid told AFP
It made no immediate direct reaction to
Spainrsquos complaintGibraltar a largely self-governing enclave
complete with British pubs and red telephone boxes nestled under a cliffside at the eastern neck of the Mediterranean is a rare diplomatic sore point between london and Madrid
Spain ceded Gibraltar to Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht but has long argued that it should be returned to Spanish sovereignty
Britain refuses to renounce sovereignty against the wishes of Gibraltarians
The last British royal visit to Gibraltar was by edwardrsquos sister Princess Anne in 2009 which likewise annoyed Spain
EURO MPS CRITICISE MAnAGERS OF EU AGEnCIESThe european Parliament
has delayed approval of three major eU agency budgets because of concerns about their managers
MePs have criticised one of the agencies - the european Food Safety Authority (eFSA) - for links to the food industry considered a possible risk to eFSArsquos independence
The head of eFSArsquos board Diana Banati resigned on Wednesday She is joining a powerful industry lobby group based in Washington DC
eFSA is based in a grand old palace in Parma Italy and its total budget in 2010 was 747m euros (pound60m $97m)
The other agencies criticised by MePs are the eU Medicines Agency based in london and the environment Agency in Copenhagen
The parliamentrsquos budget committee said it was ldquoseriously concernedrdquo that in 2010 while the environment Agencyrsquos executive director Jacqueline McGlade was ldquodirectly involvedrdquo with earthwatch an environmental NGO she and 28 agency staff
went on research trips to earthwatch projects and the agency paid 33791 euros to the NGO
The committee urged the agency to publish the declarations of interest provided by its staff to help prevent any conflicts of interest
A parliament spokesman told press sources that the budget delay - refusing to ldquogrant the dischargerdquo in eU jargon - could have a negative impact on an agencyrsquos 2013 budget
The MePsrsquo budget committee could decide to put part of the agencyrsquos budget in reserve and put a block on the agency hiring new people he said
Such a move means ldquothe prestige of the agency is not goodrdquo he added
MePsrsquo concerns about potential conflict of interest have dogged eFSA
An eFSA statement said Ms Banati resigned at eFSArsquos request in line with the agencyrsquos code of conduct which warns against ldquoactivities which could raise doubts about their independence
even with respect to potential conflicts of interestrdquo
She is moving to the International life Sciences Institute (IlSI) a body which acts on behalf of numerous food and biotech multinationals including Danone Kraft Foods Monsanto Nestle and Procter amp Gamble
A report by the parliamentrsquos budget committee issued before Ms Banatirsquos resignation raised questions about her links with IlSI going back to 2010
It said she had ldquofailed in 2010 to declare her membership of the Board of Directors of the IlSIrdquo
It called the eFSA boardrsquos scrutiny of its membersrsquo declarations of interest ldquoinsufficiently rigorous and detailedrdquo
And the MePs urged eFSA to cut the ldquounacceptablerdquo cost of board meetings pointing out that each meeting of the 15-member board cost on average 92630 euros
10 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
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To ediTorsolTimesCom
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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 11 may
The weather was magnificent today The sun was shining and summer growing grass is starting to grow again making the rough more difficult here in Almerimar
We had 27 players taking part in a Reverse Waltz competition with 2 hidden holes
The winners were Peter White larry Rowe Angela Carr and Doris (our imaginary player who makes up the numbers scoring 30 stableford point each week) with a team score of 92 points
last place and chocolates went to Hans Ooft Hans Folin David Scantlebury and Alan Sly with a team score of 71
Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by Drew McDowell with a distance of 323m
Thanks once again to John Flynn for doing the prize giving this week The biggest cheer went up when Mr President came up to collect his chocolates following his return to Friday golf after a lay-off for a number of weeks
Yes John Woodhead really did bump into the prize table sending two bottles of wine crashing to the clubhouse terrace floor
You can see the full results atwwwfridaygolfsocietyes
If you would like to take part in the friendly Friday competitions at Almerimar you can put your name up on the entry list by the pro-shop or contact info
fridaygolfsocietyes
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el ejiDoFour people were injured in a three car
collision in el ejidoThe accident occurred in the small hours of
the morning on Calle loma de la mezquita an eye witness contacted the 112 services and policiacutea local investigated the cause of the accident while the injured a 21 year old woman and three men of 28 20 and 40 were taken to hospital by the 061 services
el ejiDoThe policiacutea nacional have arrested an
individual for the shooting which took place on monday may 7 on the Calle sotillo in the barrida de santa mariacutea del Aacuteguila in el ejido The arrested man identified as mFm 33
years of age alleges that he believed that the victim was about to take a significant amount of moneyThe incident is being investigated but
everything points to an attempted robbery The victim is an employee of a company and on of his duties is to pay in cash and cheques to the bank on this morning the victim had no money
to pay in however minutes earlier a call had been received by the policiacutea nacional warning that a man of about 35 to 40 years of age had shot at another and had been seen fleeing from the place with a carThe policiacutea nacional immediately attended
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the scene and found a male of 66 years of age with two bullet wounds one in the chest and another through-and-through in the leg The wounded man was rushed to hospital de poniente but was able to give a description of his assailant and the car in which he flednearly two hours later officers of the
seguridad Ciudadana located the vehicle in a park on Calle Camilo Joseacute Cela and were able to establish that it was the car that belonged to the victimrsquos firm after conducting tests and taking eyewitness
statements teams from the policiacutea Judicial and the policiacutea Cientiacutefica the officers determined that at the time the victim was preparing to leave with the car another individual jumped quickly into the passenger seat after a struggle the victim got out the car and called for help when the perpetrator got into the driverrsquos seat then got out of the vehicle and fired two shots at close range after which he fled the scene in the vehicle
wwwsoltimescom SOLTIMES MAY 2012 11
stiffer sentences for most serious crimes
Mark Mcdowell is a fully qualified analytical and clinical hypnotherapist He began his studies in 1988 under the tutorage of David Lesser and the Aqch in Birmingham before moving onto learn the clinical techniques of the renowned Gil Boyne head of the Californian institute of hypnotherapyOthers who have influenced Markrsquos work over
the years include Dave Elman Milton Erickson and Fritz PerlsAlong with the more common needs such as to stop smoking or to
achieve weight loss Mark is fully versed in working with all manner of lifersquos situations and feels no problem to be impassable Mark addresses any issue the client may have individually and intuitively
as he recognises that we are all unique and therefore respond to stimuli and life situations in different ways Mark strongly believes that we are more than just lsquoliving machinesrsquo who
have to deal with life by constantly adjusting our true needs according to outside forces He therefore works with the clients lsquospiritualrsquo wishes in mind allowing them to gain the emotional freedom not just to deal with life but to dictate itMark is the author of three books Confidence and crutches in which
through actual case studies the reader sees the way in which we use outside influences such as alcohol and medication to mask our emotions and so build a false sense of well-being Step by step the sessions bring each case history to a successful conclusion His second book Stepping through grief uses case studies to show the
intricacy and layers of emotion that can sometimes encapsulate our loss and so prevent us from moving on in with our life The reader sees how we can work through those layers and so gain the necessary release from our pain Marks final book Consequence of abuse looks at the effect on the lives
of those who have been abused Again using case studies the reader sees how those who have been abused can finally come to terms with their childhood releasing false perceptions of guilt shame and on-going fear Testimonials from the clients concerned are enclosed in all books All titles are available through booklocker or amazonMark is now dividing his time between a busy practice in England and the
sunnier climes of Roquetas Appointments are now being taken Smoking cessation is 95 euros with a free back up session if required All
other sessions are charged at 50 euros although concessions are available for those in need For those who would prefer home visits are also available within a 30km radius
For more information on Mark please visit his website
wwwmarkchmcdowellcomFor enquiries you can contact him atmarkchmcdowellhotmailcom or
for appointments on 07930 120 017 [yOuR CALL wiLL BE CHARGED AT yOuR nORMAL RATE]
For further background you can visit the website
wwwmarkchmcdowellcom
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bull All clinical and emotional issues including weight loss migraine phobias trauma treated in the strictest confidence
bull Cessation of smoking fantastic results in a one off session with free lsquoback uprsquo tapeMark has over 20 years experience in Hypnotherapy having trained in
both the UK and America He has achieved many lsquolife changingrsquo results for people and is also a published author on the subject
Home visits available between Almerimar and Cucador
Hypnotherapy Works
for more information call Mark (0034) 961 127 677Email markchmcdowellhotmailcom
wwwmarkchmcdowellcouk
Mark McDowell chypchtila
Re-OpeningSaturday 19th May
Re-OpeningSaturday 19th May
Get ready to enjoythe summer
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MEDIEVAL NIGHTOn Monday 7th May New York New York in
Roquetas De Mar held a
medieval night where guests enjoyed a delicious banquet of home made broth
chicken ribs etcAfter dinner there was a series of games led by the
ldquoKing and Queenrdquo which included bob the apple hoopla smash the pinata musical shots play your cards right and
medieval whispersThis highly enjoyable ldquothemedrdquo night is one of a series of
similar events put on by Adrian at New York previous events including a Mexican night Curry Night Thai Night and the
latest one in the planning is ldquoThe Big Jubilee Lunchrdquo on Sunday 3rd June with quizzes
and prizes tombola etc supporting Help for HeroesOther themed nights planned include a further Medieval
Night School Dinners Night Grease50rsquos Nightwatch out for adverts in the Sol Times with further details
of forthcoming events
The government has announced changes to the penal code which will allow them to add a so-called ldquocustodia de seguridadrdquo - a custodial sentence for security reasons - to sentences passed on those found guilty of the most serious crimes (excluding terrorism) adding up to a maximum of ten more years onto their imprisonment
The announcement was made this morning byJustice Minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardoacuten after his meeting with Antonio del Castillo the father of murdered Seville teeanger
Marta del Castillo who was killed in 2009 and whose body has never been found
The new law will affect sexual crimes serious crimes where violence or intimidation have been used and for drugs trafficking
It will also be applicable to criminals who have a past history of serious crimes or those who reoffend after completing their sentences
At the end of the meeting Gallardoacuten thanked Martarsquos father for using his ldquopersonal painrdquo
as a ldquopreventative measure and to help society as a wholerdquo Mr Del Castillo made it clear he was only ldquopartlyrdquo satisfied as the minister decided not to adopt ldquopermanent reviewable life sentencesrdquo in cases where there is ldquosome legal or judicial reason to keep those who commit this type of crime behind barsrdquo
Del Castillo also handed over a document asking for the promises made during the electoral campaign to be honoured demanding for example that those who ldquotorture rape or murder childrenrdquo
are given the ldquomaximum custodial sentencerdquo with ldquoreviewable life sentencesrdquo He also asked for the age of legal responsibility to be lowered
In addition Del Castillo demanded additional security measures once a convicted criminal is released after his or her sentence (supervised release) for those who have committed particularly serious crimes (murderers rapists paedophiles)
Finally Del Castillorsquos document which the
minister promised to study in detail also asked for the ldquodestruction or desecrationrdquo of a body so
that it cannot be used as evidence in court to be legally classified as a crime in itself
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look GooD feel Great Depression affects one in
four of us at some point of our lives but controversy still reigns over how to best treat the debilitating condition
Now scientists have found that a type of lsquomagnetic therapyrsquo - which involves no brain-altering drugs or invasive procedures - could be a potent new treatment
A team from the University of California los Angeles were testing NeuroStar TMS Therapy which works by beaming magnetic pulses through the skull These trigger small electrical charges that spark brain cells to fire
Results from tests on more than 300 patients with severe depression found 58 per cent achieved a positive response while more than a third (37 per cent) went into remission
The study was released at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association
Research leader Dr Ian Cook said lsquoThe improvements we observed show that non-drug therapy with NeuroStar TMS not only reduces the symptomatic suffering of patients but lessens the disability of depression with important implications for these individualsrsquo ability to return to functioning effectively at home in the workplace and in the communityrsquo
All the patients filled in a health questionnaire before and after the treatment
During each half-hour session the patient was placed under a treatment coil which is the size of a cupped hand It sent a pulsed magnetic field an inch under the scalp to the prefrontal
cortex the ante cingulate cortex and the limbic system which are the three areas of the brain thought to regulate mood
The magnetic field is similar in strength to that created by an MRI machine and sparks off very small electrical currents within the brain This stimulates neuron activity thought to provide relief from depression
Anti-depressants are released into the blood which can cause widespread physical side-effects such as hot flushes and nausea However supporters of Neurostar say because itrsquos a targeted therapy it only causes mild scalp pain
After an average of five weeks of NeuroStar treatment the percentage of patients reporting extreme problems with anxiety and depression decreased by 422 per cent
A previous study had found that
the therapy was twice as effective as a placebo in reducing depressive symptoms
Dr H Brent Sovason from Stanford University said lsquoThese data reinforce the clinical efficacy of TMS Therapy as a viable option for patients living with major depression who have not achieved or maintained symptom improvement with oral antidepressants
lsquoThe most meaningful takeaway for patients is that TMS Therapy has the potential to make them feel better in addition to potentially allowing them to experience a level of physical and social functionality they havenrsquot had with their depressionrsquo
In the UK depression for depression involves either medication or talking treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy or usually a combination of the two
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The 6th anniversary celebration at Glad Rags on Wednesday 9th May
proved a great successThe celebration gave Glad Rags a
great opportunity to launch a fabulous new summer range of sundresses
Indian Cotton skirts tops and cropped leggings plus for the first time in Albox Annrsquos accessories offering
sunhats beach wraps and handbagsWith the sudden change in
temperature we imagine there will be many ladies making their way to the
store to find the perfect summer outfit Opening hours Mon - Fri 10am-4pm Sat 10am-2pm Calle Malaga ALBOx Tel 620 534 423 or 950 064 269
From
GladRaGs6th anniVeRsaRyGladRaGs6th anniVeRsaRy
With woven wedges pastel peep-toes and stylish sling backs to choose from you can be sure to make a statement with your sandals this summer
But before you step out in your new summer shoes make sure your feet are in a state to be shown off After months under wraps in winter boots and thick tights feet are often neglected In a recent survey 63 of Good Housekeeping readers said they were suffering from dry skin on their feet with over a quarter having cracked heels
And while many of us moisturise our face and bodies every day feet often get left out of the beauty routine In the same way as you use a different cream on your face to your body your feet need products especially formulated for them the skin on the feet is 10 times
thicker than that on the body
1 eXfoliate To banish dry skin start with regular exfoliation using a dry skin exfoliator Use a couple of times a week to effectively smooth away rough dry skin
2 moisturise Regular exfoliation will help your feet to soak up an intensive moisturising cream
3 feet sos If you have had or currently suffer from fungal nail infection make sure you also add a fungal nail treatment to your footcare routine and get your beautiful and healthy nails back (available from Pharmacies)
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Summer is the ideal time to get cracking with those home improvements here are some ideas on where to start
Install a patio or garden decking Make sure your garden is up to scratch for those long summer evenings and lazy weekend BBQs Decking and patios are a great extension of indoor space and can provide a seating and dining area try shading with an awning and install lighting and outdoor heaters to make the most of the space If you want outdoor areas for storage and growing fruit or veg now is the perfect time to install that shed or greenhouse
Maintain your garden General garden maintenance like mowing weeding and repairing fencing is important too Gardens can look untidy very quickly make sure that your lawn is well cared for grass can suffer in extreme heat so you may need to install a sprinkler system and fertilise regularly
Install a swimming pool Pools are great for relaxing in summer amusing the kids and exercising without having to head to the gym Itrsquos not too late to install one now ndash choose from an easy to install above ground pool or an outdoor or inside submerged pool in a range of materials To increase the pools usage throughout the year you can install a pool enclosure and heat using a traditional pump or solar panels or heat pumps
Cooling your home An air conditioning system can be heaven in the summer months and therersquos plenty of options to choose from standalone models split air conditioners or centralised systems The most common air con in domestic environments is the split
system all air conditioning should be inverter controlled for efficiency
Renewable cooling options can save you money keep your home cool and protect the environment Consider installing an air or ground source heat pump which can provide air con in the summer and heat in the winter
15SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
16 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change Individuals must take personalised adviceTo keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on
our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
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According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
achieve peak fitness
Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
of the body as well as the heart and lungs making it a great activity for overall fitness It builds lung capacity endurance and strength Swimming is a non-impact activity so itrsquos a good alternative to high-impact exercise like running and aerobics Itrsquos kinder to the joints so a good choice for those with achy knees and ankles Itrsquos also good exercise in pregnancy
Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
the family too
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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Charity shops took in a record pound974m in the year to march 31 as more families tried to stretch their money as far as possible
The Charity retail association which released the figures said over pound220m is being raised annually for charity through retailing with nearly one million more shoppers from hard-pressed middle class groups turning to charity shops for ldquolow price high qualityrdquo items
in a survey of 1822 people the group found that 55 of people in the uk have bought items from charity shops in the last 12 months with over 40 of those saying they have done so more than five times and one in five saying they will use them more in the next year
shoppers said they preferred buying from charity
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Just over one in six respondents to the survey admitted they have started selling their unwanted clothes to make money instead of donating them while 15 said they were keeping things for longer as they cannot afford to buy new clothing
but with three quarters of people saying they have clothing in their wardrobe they no longer use and many not donating as they just havenrsquot had the time the association has launched a week-long campaign to boost donations
it has called on people with unwanted goods at home to drop them off at their local charity shop ldquoto help not just the charities but also people who are increasingly relying on these shops for good quality clothes furniture and goodsrdquo
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
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INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
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Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
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697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
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We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
concertina doors etc tel Keith Wood on 638 900 949
T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT
immediate Cash Quick decision We cover all areas
We turn up give cash amp carry We buy almost anything
The Highest Cash Prices PaidONLY serious amp immediate sellers
should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
amp electric CH solar hot water
and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962
aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080
property to rent los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large
bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view
609 199 394
Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business
stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962
norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
from 450euro bull also exteriors painted bull kitchens amp bathrooms
refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
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The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
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much moredonations Volunteers and
fund raising suggestions are all very welcome
HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
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Sat 19th MaySuper Super Saturday150 pint of San Miguel
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Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
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spain takes state controL of fourth-biggest bank bankia
The Spanish state will take control of the fourth-biggest listed bank Bankia the government said Wednesday as it races to shore up the bankrsquos bad loan-ridden balance sheet
The state would take a 45-percent stake by converting a state-backed loan of 4465 billion euros ($58 billion) into shares ldquomeaning it will take controlrdquo the economy ministry said in a statement
The dramatic but widely telegraphed move comes two days before the government is to announce broad banking reforms to ease the crushing burden of loans extended during a property bubble that imploded in 2008
Bankia an amalgam of seven shaky savings banks created in 2010 was at the centre of market concerns over fragile balance sheets but analysts fear the rot goes much deeper
One of the biggest worries for investors is that they do not know the real value of the banksrsquo exposure to the property sector
For the economy it means many banks are struggling to clean up their balance sheets and are therefore reluctant to lend
to households and businesses potentially freezing up activity
Bankia had the industryrsquos largest exposure to the property market at 375 billion euros ($49 billion) at the end of 2011 of which 318 billion euros were classed as problematic
Madrid is throwing a lifeline by converting into capital the state loan extended in December 2010 to Bankia parent group Banco Financiero de Ahorros (BFA)
The loan which was handled by the state-backed Fund for Orderly Bank Restructuring (FROB) demanded an interest rate of 775 percent and was repayable over five years
The Bank of Spain said it received Bankiarsquos request for the state to convert the loan into capital on the same day new executive chairman Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri was appointed
The former Bankiarsquos executive chairman Rodrigo Rato who was previously a Spanish economy minister and who once led the IMF announced his resignation on Monday as news emerged of the impending rescue
British jubilee GibraltarVisit Annoys Spain
Spain told Britain it was ldquoupset and uncomfortablerdquo at a planned visit by Britainrsquos Prince edward to the disputed territory of Gibraltar the Spanish foreign ministry said Thursday
In talks with Britainrsquos ambassador in Madrid Giles Paxman ministry official Santiago Cabanas ldquoexpressed how upset and uncomfortable the government is with the visitrdquo by edward and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones from June 11-13 a statement said
The visit is part of a summer of celebrations to mark the 60th year on the British throne of edwardrsquos mother Queen elizabeth II the British embassy in Madrid told AFP
It made no immediate direct reaction to
Spainrsquos complaintGibraltar a largely self-governing enclave
complete with British pubs and red telephone boxes nestled under a cliffside at the eastern neck of the Mediterranean is a rare diplomatic sore point between london and Madrid
Spain ceded Gibraltar to Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht but has long argued that it should be returned to Spanish sovereignty
Britain refuses to renounce sovereignty against the wishes of Gibraltarians
The last British royal visit to Gibraltar was by edwardrsquos sister Princess Anne in 2009 which likewise annoyed Spain
EURO MPS CRITICISE MAnAGERS OF EU AGEnCIESThe european Parliament
has delayed approval of three major eU agency budgets because of concerns about their managers
MePs have criticised one of the agencies - the european Food Safety Authority (eFSA) - for links to the food industry considered a possible risk to eFSArsquos independence
The head of eFSArsquos board Diana Banati resigned on Wednesday She is joining a powerful industry lobby group based in Washington DC
eFSA is based in a grand old palace in Parma Italy and its total budget in 2010 was 747m euros (pound60m $97m)
The other agencies criticised by MePs are the eU Medicines Agency based in london and the environment Agency in Copenhagen
The parliamentrsquos budget committee said it was ldquoseriously concernedrdquo that in 2010 while the environment Agencyrsquos executive director Jacqueline McGlade was ldquodirectly involvedrdquo with earthwatch an environmental NGO she and 28 agency staff
went on research trips to earthwatch projects and the agency paid 33791 euros to the NGO
The committee urged the agency to publish the declarations of interest provided by its staff to help prevent any conflicts of interest
A parliament spokesman told press sources that the budget delay - refusing to ldquogrant the dischargerdquo in eU jargon - could have a negative impact on an agencyrsquos 2013 budget
The MePsrsquo budget committee could decide to put part of the agencyrsquos budget in reserve and put a block on the agency hiring new people he said
Such a move means ldquothe prestige of the agency is not goodrdquo he added
MePsrsquo concerns about potential conflict of interest have dogged eFSA
An eFSA statement said Ms Banati resigned at eFSArsquos request in line with the agencyrsquos code of conduct which warns against ldquoactivities which could raise doubts about their independence
even with respect to potential conflicts of interestrdquo
She is moving to the International life Sciences Institute (IlSI) a body which acts on behalf of numerous food and biotech multinationals including Danone Kraft Foods Monsanto Nestle and Procter amp Gamble
A report by the parliamentrsquos budget committee issued before Ms Banatirsquos resignation raised questions about her links with IlSI going back to 2010
It said she had ldquofailed in 2010 to declare her membership of the Board of Directors of the IlSIrdquo
It called the eFSA boardrsquos scrutiny of its membersrsquo declarations of interest ldquoinsufficiently rigorous and detailedrdquo
And the MePs urged eFSA to cut the ldquounacceptablerdquo cost of board meetings pointing out that each meeting of the 15-member board cost on average 92630 euros
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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 11 may
The weather was magnificent today The sun was shining and summer growing grass is starting to grow again making the rough more difficult here in Almerimar
We had 27 players taking part in a Reverse Waltz competition with 2 hidden holes
The winners were Peter White larry Rowe Angela Carr and Doris (our imaginary player who makes up the numbers scoring 30 stableford point each week) with a team score of 92 points
last place and chocolates went to Hans Ooft Hans Folin David Scantlebury and Alan Sly with a team score of 71
Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by Drew McDowell with a distance of 323m
Thanks once again to John Flynn for doing the prize giving this week The biggest cheer went up when Mr President came up to collect his chocolates following his return to Friday golf after a lay-off for a number of weeks
Yes John Woodhead really did bump into the prize table sending two bottles of wine crashing to the clubhouse terrace floor
You can see the full results atwwwfridaygolfsocietyes
If you would like to take part in the friendly Friday competitions at Almerimar you can put your name up on the entry list by the pro-shop or contact info
fridaygolfsocietyes
Dates for your Diary22 June 2012 -Top Banana competition at
la envia (CONFIRMeD DATe)JUlY 2012
1 July 2012 - Annual membership fees become due
el ejiDoFour people were injured in a three car
collision in el ejidoThe accident occurred in the small hours of
the morning on Calle loma de la mezquita an eye witness contacted the 112 services and policiacutea local investigated the cause of the accident while the injured a 21 year old woman and three men of 28 20 and 40 were taken to hospital by the 061 services
el ejiDoThe policiacutea nacional have arrested an
individual for the shooting which took place on monday may 7 on the Calle sotillo in the barrida de santa mariacutea del Aacuteguila in el ejido The arrested man identified as mFm 33
years of age alleges that he believed that the victim was about to take a significant amount of moneyThe incident is being investigated but
everything points to an attempted robbery The victim is an employee of a company and on of his duties is to pay in cash and cheques to the bank on this morning the victim had no money
to pay in however minutes earlier a call had been received by the policiacutea nacional warning that a man of about 35 to 40 years of age had shot at another and had been seen fleeing from the place with a carThe policiacutea nacional immediately attended
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the scene and found a male of 66 years of age with two bullet wounds one in the chest and another through-and-through in the leg The wounded man was rushed to hospital de poniente but was able to give a description of his assailant and the car in which he flednearly two hours later officers of the
seguridad Ciudadana located the vehicle in a park on Calle Camilo Joseacute Cela and were able to establish that it was the car that belonged to the victimrsquos firm after conducting tests and taking eyewitness
statements teams from the policiacutea Judicial and the policiacutea Cientiacutefica the officers determined that at the time the victim was preparing to leave with the car another individual jumped quickly into the passenger seat after a struggle the victim got out the car and called for help when the perpetrator got into the driverrsquos seat then got out of the vehicle and fired two shots at close range after which he fled the scene in the vehicle
wwwsoltimescom SOLTIMES MAY 2012 11
stiffer sentences for most serious crimes
Mark Mcdowell is a fully qualified analytical and clinical hypnotherapist He began his studies in 1988 under the tutorage of David Lesser and the Aqch in Birmingham before moving onto learn the clinical techniques of the renowned Gil Boyne head of the Californian institute of hypnotherapyOthers who have influenced Markrsquos work over
the years include Dave Elman Milton Erickson and Fritz PerlsAlong with the more common needs such as to stop smoking or to
achieve weight loss Mark is fully versed in working with all manner of lifersquos situations and feels no problem to be impassable Mark addresses any issue the client may have individually and intuitively
as he recognises that we are all unique and therefore respond to stimuli and life situations in different ways Mark strongly believes that we are more than just lsquoliving machinesrsquo who
have to deal with life by constantly adjusting our true needs according to outside forces He therefore works with the clients lsquospiritualrsquo wishes in mind allowing them to gain the emotional freedom not just to deal with life but to dictate itMark is the author of three books Confidence and crutches in which
through actual case studies the reader sees the way in which we use outside influences such as alcohol and medication to mask our emotions and so build a false sense of well-being Step by step the sessions bring each case history to a successful conclusion His second book Stepping through grief uses case studies to show the
intricacy and layers of emotion that can sometimes encapsulate our loss and so prevent us from moving on in with our life The reader sees how we can work through those layers and so gain the necessary release from our pain Marks final book Consequence of abuse looks at the effect on the lives
of those who have been abused Again using case studies the reader sees how those who have been abused can finally come to terms with their childhood releasing false perceptions of guilt shame and on-going fear Testimonials from the clients concerned are enclosed in all books All titles are available through booklocker or amazonMark is now dividing his time between a busy practice in England and the
sunnier climes of Roquetas Appointments are now being taken Smoking cessation is 95 euros with a free back up session if required All
other sessions are charged at 50 euros although concessions are available for those in need For those who would prefer home visits are also available within a 30km radius
For more information on Mark please visit his website
wwwmarkchmcdowellcomFor enquiries you can contact him atmarkchmcdowellhotmailcom or
for appointments on 07930 120 017 [yOuR CALL wiLL BE CHARGED AT yOuR nORMAL RATE]
For further background you can visit the website
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HYPNOTHERAPY INROQUETAS
bull All clinical and emotional issues including weight loss migraine phobias trauma treated in the strictest confidence
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Re-OpeningSaturday 19th May
Re-OpeningSaturday 19th May
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MEDIEVAL NIGHTOn Monday 7th May New York New York in
Roquetas De Mar held a
medieval night where guests enjoyed a delicious banquet of home made broth
chicken ribs etcAfter dinner there was a series of games led by the
ldquoKing and Queenrdquo which included bob the apple hoopla smash the pinata musical shots play your cards right and
medieval whispersThis highly enjoyable ldquothemedrdquo night is one of a series of
similar events put on by Adrian at New York previous events including a Mexican night Curry Night Thai Night and the
latest one in the planning is ldquoThe Big Jubilee Lunchrdquo on Sunday 3rd June with quizzes
and prizes tombola etc supporting Help for HeroesOther themed nights planned include a further Medieval
Night School Dinners Night Grease50rsquos Nightwatch out for adverts in the Sol Times with further details
of forthcoming events
The government has announced changes to the penal code which will allow them to add a so-called ldquocustodia de seguridadrdquo - a custodial sentence for security reasons - to sentences passed on those found guilty of the most serious crimes (excluding terrorism) adding up to a maximum of ten more years onto their imprisonment
The announcement was made this morning byJustice Minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardoacuten after his meeting with Antonio del Castillo the father of murdered Seville teeanger
Marta del Castillo who was killed in 2009 and whose body has never been found
The new law will affect sexual crimes serious crimes where violence or intimidation have been used and for drugs trafficking
It will also be applicable to criminals who have a past history of serious crimes or those who reoffend after completing their sentences
At the end of the meeting Gallardoacuten thanked Martarsquos father for using his ldquopersonal painrdquo
as a ldquopreventative measure and to help society as a wholerdquo Mr Del Castillo made it clear he was only ldquopartlyrdquo satisfied as the minister decided not to adopt ldquopermanent reviewable life sentencesrdquo in cases where there is ldquosome legal or judicial reason to keep those who commit this type of crime behind barsrdquo
Del Castillo also handed over a document asking for the promises made during the electoral campaign to be honoured demanding for example that those who ldquotorture rape or murder childrenrdquo
are given the ldquomaximum custodial sentencerdquo with ldquoreviewable life sentencesrdquo He also asked for the age of legal responsibility to be lowered
In addition Del Castillo demanded additional security measures once a convicted criminal is released after his or her sentence (supervised release) for those who have committed particularly serious crimes (murderers rapists paedophiles)
Finally Del Castillorsquos document which the
minister promised to study in detail also asked for the ldquodestruction or desecrationrdquo of a body so
that it cannot be used as evidence in court to be legally classified as a crime in itself
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look GooD feel Great Depression affects one in
four of us at some point of our lives but controversy still reigns over how to best treat the debilitating condition
Now scientists have found that a type of lsquomagnetic therapyrsquo - which involves no brain-altering drugs or invasive procedures - could be a potent new treatment
A team from the University of California los Angeles were testing NeuroStar TMS Therapy which works by beaming magnetic pulses through the skull These trigger small electrical charges that spark brain cells to fire
Results from tests on more than 300 patients with severe depression found 58 per cent achieved a positive response while more than a third (37 per cent) went into remission
The study was released at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association
Research leader Dr Ian Cook said lsquoThe improvements we observed show that non-drug therapy with NeuroStar TMS not only reduces the symptomatic suffering of patients but lessens the disability of depression with important implications for these individualsrsquo ability to return to functioning effectively at home in the workplace and in the communityrsquo
All the patients filled in a health questionnaire before and after the treatment
During each half-hour session the patient was placed under a treatment coil which is the size of a cupped hand It sent a pulsed magnetic field an inch under the scalp to the prefrontal
cortex the ante cingulate cortex and the limbic system which are the three areas of the brain thought to regulate mood
The magnetic field is similar in strength to that created by an MRI machine and sparks off very small electrical currents within the brain This stimulates neuron activity thought to provide relief from depression
Anti-depressants are released into the blood which can cause widespread physical side-effects such as hot flushes and nausea However supporters of Neurostar say because itrsquos a targeted therapy it only causes mild scalp pain
After an average of five weeks of NeuroStar treatment the percentage of patients reporting extreme problems with anxiety and depression decreased by 422 per cent
A previous study had found that
the therapy was twice as effective as a placebo in reducing depressive symptoms
Dr H Brent Sovason from Stanford University said lsquoThese data reinforce the clinical efficacy of TMS Therapy as a viable option for patients living with major depression who have not achieved or maintained symptom improvement with oral antidepressants
lsquoThe most meaningful takeaway for patients is that TMS Therapy has the potential to make them feel better in addition to potentially allowing them to experience a level of physical and social functionality they havenrsquot had with their depressionrsquo
In the UK depression for depression involves either medication or talking treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy or usually a combination of the two
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The 6th anniversary celebration at Glad Rags on Wednesday 9th May
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Indian Cotton skirts tops and cropped leggings plus for the first time in Albox Annrsquos accessories offering
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temperature we imagine there will be many ladies making their way to the
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With woven wedges pastel peep-toes and stylish sling backs to choose from you can be sure to make a statement with your sandals this summer
But before you step out in your new summer shoes make sure your feet are in a state to be shown off After months under wraps in winter boots and thick tights feet are often neglected In a recent survey 63 of Good Housekeeping readers said they were suffering from dry skin on their feet with over a quarter having cracked heels
And while many of us moisturise our face and bodies every day feet often get left out of the beauty routine In the same way as you use a different cream on your face to your body your feet need products especially formulated for them the skin on the feet is 10 times
thicker than that on the body
1 eXfoliate To banish dry skin start with regular exfoliation using a dry skin exfoliator Use a couple of times a week to effectively smooth away rough dry skin
2 moisturise Regular exfoliation will help your feet to soak up an intensive moisturising cream
3 feet sos If you have had or currently suffer from fungal nail infection make sure you also add a fungal nail treatment to your footcare routine and get your beautiful and healthy nails back (available from Pharmacies)
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Summer is the ideal time to get cracking with those home improvements here are some ideas on where to start
Install a patio or garden decking Make sure your garden is up to scratch for those long summer evenings and lazy weekend BBQs Decking and patios are a great extension of indoor space and can provide a seating and dining area try shading with an awning and install lighting and outdoor heaters to make the most of the space If you want outdoor areas for storage and growing fruit or veg now is the perfect time to install that shed or greenhouse
Maintain your garden General garden maintenance like mowing weeding and repairing fencing is important too Gardens can look untidy very quickly make sure that your lawn is well cared for grass can suffer in extreme heat so you may need to install a sprinkler system and fertilise regularly
Install a swimming pool Pools are great for relaxing in summer amusing the kids and exercising without having to head to the gym Itrsquos not too late to install one now ndash choose from an easy to install above ground pool or an outdoor or inside submerged pool in a range of materials To increase the pools usage throughout the year you can install a pool enclosure and heat using a traditional pump or solar panels or heat pumps
Cooling your home An air conditioning system can be heaven in the summer months and therersquos plenty of options to choose from standalone models split air conditioners or centralised systems The most common air con in domestic environments is the split
system all air conditioning should be inverter controlled for efficiency
Renewable cooling options can save you money keep your home cool and protect the environment Consider installing an air or ground source heat pump which can provide air con in the summer and heat in the winter
15SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
16 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
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Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
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Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
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and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
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fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
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According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
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Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
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Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
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Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
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in a survey of 1822 people the group found that 55 of people in the uk have bought items from charity shops in the last 12 months with over 40 of those saying they have done so more than five times and one in five saying they will use them more in the next year
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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27SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
fooD news lsquotHe ultimate wonDer fooDrsquo
ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562
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signposted to cucador (see map below)
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Blues BRotheRsFRiday 1st June
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OUT amp ABOUT
looK out For our live entertAinMent eveninGs
wwwbeachcombermojacarcomtel 950 473 099
Free wiFi
sunday Roast 3 couRSE - 12euroinCludinG dRinKs
regular tRiBute shoWs
see website for details
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover
Bar open 10am - LATEFood served all day
from 1030amLast orders 9pm
menu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHtmenu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHt3 courses euro10
3 courses euro1150
oasisoasisB a r a n d R e s t a u r a n t
Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
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30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
concertina doors etc tel Keith Wood on 638 900 949
T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT
immediate Cash Quick decision We cover all areas
We turn up give cash amp carry We buy almost anything
The Highest Cash Prices PaidONLY serious amp immediate sellers
should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
amp electric CH solar hot water
and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962
aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080
property to rent los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large
bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view
609 199 394
Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business
stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962
norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
from 450euro bull also exteriors painted bull kitchens amp bathrooms
refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner
Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa
300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
selction of young birds fOR saLEBudgies 8euro eachJava finches 12euro
Parakeets for hand rearing
only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
mojacarif you enjoy
meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
for just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in
a box with a photograph and will be seen by more than
35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
and was being kicked in the street I am a lovely boy who gains trust easy but I donrsquot like sudden movements
I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
storage rooms for rent 5 square
meters to 15sqmeters
roquetas de mar urbanisation
from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
SAtELLitEteleVision
a1 sKy teleVision systems
satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc
also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
Floor AND wAll tiliNG SPeCiAliSt
Call Steve holmantel 697 678 708
not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
marmenorremovalshotmailcom
see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
DVLA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available
Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
CaRs motoRhomes amp Vans any Condition We ColleCt
thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone
car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
must Be diesel spanish plated amp
ReliaBle Call 609 199 394
trAnslAtor quAliFieD amp eXperienceD Hospital doctor Lawyer school
Residencia documents etc Call amaya on 665 718 967
JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles
Wanted
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
uRGEnTLy REQuiREd aLL Mitsubishi shogun Monteo Pajero
Landrover amp all other makesCollect from anywhere
fORd TRansiT 190 Luton Van MOT Sept
TAX End of June 1991 Model euro1000
Tel 676 381 349
HOnda CiviC Coupe New ITV PAS EW amp electric mirrors
750euro plus transfer fee
Tel 950 064 797
wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
Life Treatment facilityCertificates issued
Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD
WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take friDGes wasHinG
macHines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
albox amp mojacar playa
just Drop your copy For the pAper inAlboX 950 121 318
MojAcAr 950 615 596remoVals Advertise your
business hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescom
salessoltimescom
large VanRemovals deliveries
spain - uKFull or half loads
Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
mob 620 475 218
MampD transport
Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale
call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
We ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eVeRy WeeK amp so Could you
f oR onLy 10 euro
situations Vacant
staff urGently needed for a
busy cafe la conception
area partfull timetel 664 619 819 or 679 207 545
classic auDi quatro s24Wd spanish Reghistory original
handbooksdrives superbly Rhd
all usual extraseuro2600
(pX lWB uK Reg Van)
tel 634 337 185
storage available based ldquolos Gallardosrdquo amprdquohertfordshirerdquo
call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)
00 44 794 3135 214 (uK)woodncohotmailcom
DAversquos trAnsport
spAinuKlocAl
75 ton lorry part loads
self loadunloadMinimal rates owner Driver
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
How do insurers determine wHat your motor insurance
quote sHould beAs part of the recent launch of its new and improved motor
insurance policy Liberty Seguros the leading expatriate insurance provider in Spain has compiled an informative list of factors taken into account by insurance companies
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Here are some of the general and personal factors that affect insurance rates
bull People Have Accidents - over 40 million accidents around the world each year
bull Cars are Expensive to Repair ndash sometimes replacement parts alone can cost about 3 times as much as purchasing the same car new
bull Medical Treatment for Accident Victims is Expensive - rising health care costs means upward trends in medical treatment costs in the event of an accident
bull People Steal Cars - as car theft continues to rise so will the cost of car insurance
bull Some People File Fraudulent or Inflated Claims - these people believe an accident is an opportunity to make money
bull Your Car - The more expensive a car is to repair or replace the more it costs to insure Itrsquos important to highlight the carrsquos safety features as it can help lower your car insurance quote
bull Your Address - Where you live and whether or not the car is kept in a garage will affect your quote
bull Your Driving Record - Having fewer accidents violations or claims in your driving record will also help lower your car insurance quote and might make you eligible for a no-claims discount
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No matter what time of day your car breaks down or if you lose your keys ldquodonrsquot panicrdquo as the new ad campaign denotes Liberty Seguros will be there to help A courtesy car or taxi will be provided to keep you moving if your car is being repaired and if your keys get lost they will be replaced without any hassle Plus if you have a tracker device installed in your car you may be eligible to receive a sizeable discount As Liberty Seguros works only with the best brokers customers receive premier service with the flexibility to tailor a policy to suit their specific requirements If you need to buy quality car insurance at an affordable price and want to deal with a reputable secure company in your language visit wwwlibertyexpatriateses or call 902 255 258 to find the name of your nearest Liberty Seguros broker
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
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fREE LiGHT suPPER
2 FoR 1
help FoR heRoes
1st event - Wednesday 6th June - Charity day -
1000am onwards to include table top sale BBQ music Bingo and
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HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
wed and fri
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COME ON yOU IRONS
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your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous
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10 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
wh atrsquos onWednesday
sol Times disTribuTed
Thursdayemail your CommuniTy eVenTs
To ediTorsolTimesCom
FridayFriday GolF
saTurdayemail your CommuniTy eVenTs
To ediTorsolTimesCom
sunday10am ndash 1pm almerimar WalkinG
Club - meeT aT merCadona
monday11am ndash 1pm ladies CoFFee morninG - yaChTinG GolF
resTauranT5pm ndash 7pm Jeu de boules - easT
beaCh
TuesdayTuesday GolF
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published here - Free oF CharGe -
send The deTails To ediTorsolTimesCom
FoR all youR loCal adVeRtisinG needs
call mark on 693 774 932and email all your news and views to editorsoltimescom
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all Community eVents pRinted FRee oF ChaRGeemail editorsoltimescom
advertisers can aLso get free ListingscaLL mark for detaiLs
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monDay anD tHursDay5pm to 7pm
rinG alison on677 317 920
to Book or for furtHer information
friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 11 may
The weather was magnificent today The sun was shining and summer growing grass is starting to grow again making the rough more difficult here in Almerimar
We had 27 players taking part in a Reverse Waltz competition with 2 hidden holes
The winners were Peter White larry Rowe Angela Carr and Doris (our imaginary player who makes up the numbers scoring 30 stableford point each week) with a team score of 92 points
last place and chocolates went to Hans Ooft Hans Folin David Scantlebury and Alan Sly with a team score of 71
Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by Drew McDowell with a distance of 323m
Thanks once again to John Flynn for doing the prize giving this week The biggest cheer went up when Mr President came up to collect his chocolates following his return to Friday golf after a lay-off for a number of weeks
Yes John Woodhead really did bump into the prize table sending two bottles of wine crashing to the clubhouse terrace floor
You can see the full results atwwwfridaygolfsocietyes
If you would like to take part in the friendly Friday competitions at Almerimar you can put your name up on the entry list by the pro-shop or contact info
fridaygolfsocietyes
Dates for your Diary22 June 2012 -Top Banana competition at
la envia (CONFIRMeD DATe)JUlY 2012
1 July 2012 - Annual membership fees become due
el ejiDoFour people were injured in a three car
collision in el ejidoThe accident occurred in the small hours of
the morning on Calle loma de la mezquita an eye witness contacted the 112 services and policiacutea local investigated the cause of the accident while the injured a 21 year old woman and three men of 28 20 and 40 were taken to hospital by the 061 services
el ejiDoThe policiacutea nacional have arrested an
individual for the shooting which took place on monday may 7 on the Calle sotillo in the barrida de santa mariacutea del Aacuteguila in el ejido The arrested man identified as mFm 33
years of age alleges that he believed that the victim was about to take a significant amount of moneyThe incident is being investigated but
everything points to an attempted robbery The victim is an employee of a company and on of his duties is to pay in cash and cheques to the bank on this morning the victim had no money
to pay in however minutes earlier a call had been received by the policiacutea nacional warning that a man of about 35 to 40 years of age had shot at another and had been seen fleeing from the place with a carThe policiacutea nacional immediately attended
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the scene and found a male of 66 years of age with two bullet wounds one in the chest and another through-and-through in the leg The wounded man was rushed to hospital de poniente but was able to give a description of his assailant and the car in which he flednearly two hours later officers of the
seguridad Ciudadana located the vehicle in a park on Calle Camilo Joseacute Cela and were able to establish that it was the car that belonged to the victimrsquos firm after conducting tests and taking eyewitness
statements teams from the policiacutea Judicial and the policiacutea Cientiacutefica the officers determined that at the time the victim was preparing to leave with the car another individual jumped quickly into the passenger seat after a struggle the victim got out the car and called for help when the perpetrator got into the driverrsquos seat then got out of the vehicle and fired two shots at close range after which he fled the scene in the vehicle
wwwsoltimescom SOLTIMES MAY 2012 11
stiffer sentences for most serious crimes
Mark Mcdowell is a fully qualified analytical and clinical hypnotherapist He began his studies in 1988 under the tutorage of David Lesser and the Aqch in Birmingham before moving onto learn the clinical techniques of the renowned Gil Boyne head of the Californian institute of hypnotherapyOthers who have influenced Markrsquos work over
the years include Dave Elman Milton Erickson and Fritz PerlsAlong with the more common needs such as to stop smoking or to
achieve weight loss Mark is fully versed in working with all manner of lifersquos situations and feels no problem to be impassable Mark addresses any issue the client may have individually and intuitively
as he recognises that we are all unique and therefore respond to stimuli and life situations in different ways Mark strongly believes that we are more than just lsquoliving machinesrsquo who
have to deal with life by constantly adjusting our true needs according to outside forces He therefore works with the clients lsquospiritualrsquo wishes in mind allowing them to gain the emotional freedom not just to deal with life but to dictate itMark is the author of three books Confidence and crutches in which
through actual case studies the reader sees the way in which we use outside influences such as alcohol and medication to mask our emotions and so build a false sense of well-being Step by step the sessions bring each case history to a successful conclusion His second book Stepping through grief uses case studies to show the
intricacy and layers of emotion that can sometimes encapsulate our loss and so prevent us from moving on in with our life The reader sees how we can work through those layers and so gain the necessary release from our pain Marks final book Consequence of abuse looks at the effect on the lives
of those who have been abused Again using case studies the reader sees how those who have been abused can finally come to terms with their childhood releasing false perceptions of guilt shame and on-going fear Testimonials from the clients concerned are enclosed in all books All titles are available through booklocker or amazonMark is now dividing his time between a busy practice in England and the
sunnier climes of Roquetas Appointments are now being taken Smoking cessation is 95 euros with a free back up session if required All
other sessions are charged at 50 euros although concessions are available for those in need For those who would prefer home visits are also available within a 30km radius
For more information on Mark please visit his website
wwwmarkchmcdowellcomFor enquiries you can contact him atmarkchmcdowellhotmailcom or
for appointments on 07930 120 017 [yOuR CALL wiLL BE CHARGED AT yOuR nORMAL RATE]
For further background you can visit the website
wwwmarkchmcdowellcom
HYPNOTHERAPY INROQUETAS
bull All clinical and emotional issues including weight loss migraine phobias trauma treated in the strictest confidence
bull Cessation of smoking fantastic results in a one off session with free lsquoback uprsquo tapeMark has over 20 years experience in Hypnotherapy having trained in
both the UK and America He has achieved many lsquolife changingrsquo results for people and is also a published author on the subject
Home visits available between Almerimar and Cucador
Hypnotherapy Works
for more information call Mark (0034) 961 127 677Email markchmcdowellhotmailcom
wwwmarkchmcdowellcouk
Mark McDowell chypchtila
Re-OpeningSaturday 19th May
Re-OpeningSaturday 19th May
Get ready to enjoythe summer
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MEDIEVAL NIGHTOn Monday 7th May New York New York in
Roquetas De Mar held a
medieval night where guests enjoyed a delicious banquet of home made broth
chicken ribs etcAfter dinner there was a series of games led by the
ldquoKing and Queenrdquo which included bob the apple hoopla smash the pinata musical shots play your cards right and
medieval whispersThis highly enjoyable ldquothemedrdquo night is one of a series of
similar events put on by Adrian at New York previous events including a Mexican night Curry Night Thai Night and the
latest one in the planning is ldquoThe Big Jubilee Lunchrdquo on Sunday 3rd June with quizzes
and prizes tombola etc supporting Help for HeroesOther themed nights planned include a further Medieval
Night School Dinners Night Grease50rsquos Nightwatch out for adverts in the Sol Times with further details
of forthcoming events
The government has announced changes to the penal code which will allow them to add a so-called ldquocustodia de seguridadrdquo - a custodial sentence for security reasons - to sentences passed on those found guilty of the most serious crimes (excluding terrorism) adding up to a maximum of ten more years onto their imprisonment
The announcement was made this morning byJustice Minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardoacuten after his meeting with Antonio del Castillo the father of murdered Seville teeanger
Marta del Castillo who was killed in 2009 and whose body has never been found
The new law will affect sexual crimes serious crimes where violence or intimidation have been used and for drugs trafficking
It will also be applicable to criminals who have a past history of serious crimes or those who reoffend after completing their sentences
At the end of the meeting Gallardoacuten thanked Martarsquos father for using his ldquopersonal painrdquo
as a ldquopreventative measure and to help society as a wholerdquo Mr Del Castillo made it clear he was only ldquopartlyrdquo satisfied as the minister decided not to adopt ldquopermanent reviewable life sentencesrdquo in cases where there is ldquosome legal or judicial reason to keep those who commit this type of crime behind barsrdquo
Del Castillo also handed over a document asking for the promises made during the electoral campaign to be honoured demanding for example that those who ldquotorture rape or murder childrenrdquo
are given the ldquomaximum custodial sentencerdquo with ldquoreviewable life sentencesrdquo He also asked for the age of legal responsibility to be lowered
In addition Del Castillo demanded additional security measures once a convicted criminal is released after his or her sentence (supervised release) for those who have committed particularly serious crimes (murderers rapists paedophiles)
Finally Del Castillorsquos document which the
minister promised to study in detail also asked for the ldquodestruction or desecrationrdquo of a body so
that it cannot be used as evidence in court to be legally classified as a crime in itself
12 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
WE HAVE oVER 42000 pEopLE reaDinG tHe sol times eVery weekput your Business in tHeir HanDscall paulette on 950 121 936
DO yOu OFFER
HEALTH amp BEAuTy
SERViCES
look GooD feel Great Depression affects one in
four of us at some point of our lives but controversy still reigns over how to best treat the debilitating condition
Now scientists have found that a type of lsquomagnetic therapyrsquo - which involves no brain-altering drugs or invasive procedures - could be a potent new treatment
A team from the University of California los Angeles were testing NeuroStar TMS Therapy which works by beaming magnetic pulses through the skull These trigger small electrical charges that spark brain cells to fire
Results from tests on more than 300 patients with severe depression found 58 per cent achieved a positive response while more than a third (37 per cent) went into remission
The study was released at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association
Research leader Dr Ian Cook said lsquoThe improvements we observed show that non-drug therapy with NeuroStar TMS not only reduces the symptomatic suffering of patients but lessens the disability of depression with important implications for these individualsrsquo ability to return to functioning effectively at home in the workplace and in the communityrsquo
All the patients filled in a health questionnaire before and after the treatment
During each half-hour session the patient was placed under a treatment coil which is the size of a cupped hand It sent a pulsed magnetic field an inch under the scalp to the prefrontal
cortex the ante cingulate cortex and the limbic system which are the three areas of the brain thought to regulate mood
The magnetic field is similar in strength to that created by an MRI machine and sparks off very small electrical currents within the brain This stimulates neuron activity thought to provide relief from depression
Anti-depressants are released into the blood which can cause widespread physical side-effects such as hot flushes and nausea However supporters of Neurostar say because itrsquos a targeted therapy it only causes mild scalp pain
After an average of five weeks of NeuroStar treatment the percentage of patients reporting extreme problems with anxiety and depression decreased by 422 per cent
A previous study had found that
the therapy was twice as effective as a placebo in reducing depressive symptoms
Dr H Brent Sovason from Stanford University said lsquoThese data reinforce the clinical efficacy of TMS Therapy as a viable option for patients living with major depression who have not achieved or maintained symptom improvement with oral antidepressants
lsquoThe most meaningful takeaway for patients is that TMS Therapy has the potential to make them feel better in addition to potentially allowing them to experience a level of physical and social functionality they havenrsquot had with their depressionrsquo
In the UK depression for depression involves either medication or talking treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy or usually a combination of the two
eNd of ANti-depressANts
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13SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
The 6th anniversary celebration at Glad Rags on Wednesday 9th May
proved a great successThe celebration gave Glad Rags a
great opportunity to launch a fabulous new summer range of sundresses
Indian Cotton skirts tops and cropped leggings plus for the first time in Albox Annrsquos accessories offering
sunhats beach wraps and handbagsWith the sudden change in
temperature we imagine there will be many ladies making their way to the
store to find the perfect summer outfit Opening hours Mon - Fri 10am-4pm Sat 10am-2pm Calle Malaga ALBOx Tel 620 534 423 or 950 064 269
From
GladRaGs6th anniVeRsaRyGladRaGs6th anniVeRsaRy
With woven wedges pastel peep-toes and stylish sling backs to choose from you can be sure to make a statement with your sandals this summer
But before you step out in your new summer shoes make sure your feet are in a state to be shown off After months under wraps in winter boots and thick tights feet are often neglected In a recent survey 63 of Good Housekeeping readers said they were suffering from dry skin on their feet with over a quarter having cracked heels
And while many of us moisturise our face and bodies every day feet often get left out of the beauty routine In the same way as you use a different cream on your face to your body your feet need products especially formulated for them the skin on the feet is 10 times
thicker than that on the body
1 eXfoliate To banish dry skin start with regular exfoliation using a dry skin exfoliator Use a couple of times a week to effectively smooth away rough dry skin
2 moisturise Regular exfoliation will help your feet to soak up an intensive moisturising cream
3 feet sos If you have had or currently suffer from fungal nail infection make sure you also add a fungal nail treatment to your footcare routine and get your beautiful and healthy nails back (available from Pharmacies)
DONrsquoT leT DRY SKIN AND FUNGAl NAIl INFeCTION STOP YOU FROM WeARING
SUMMeRrsquoS MUST-HAVe SHOe STYleS JUST GIVe YOUR FeeT THe ATTeNTION THeY
DeSeRVe AND THeYrsquoll lOOK AS GOOD AS THe SHOeS YOU SHOW THeM OFF IN
step oUt iN style
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FULLY QUALIFIED amp LEGAL
Summer is the ideal time to get cracking with those home improvements here are some ideas on where to start
Install a patio or garden decking Make sure your garden is up to scratch for those long summer evenings and lazy weekend BBQs Decking and patios are a great extension of indoor space and can provide a seating and dining area try shading with an awning and install lighting and outdoor heaters to make the most of the space If you want outdoor areas for storage and growing fruit or veg now is the perfect time to install that shed or greenhouse
Maintain your garden General garden maintenance like mowing weeding and repairing fencing is important too Gardens can look untidy very quickly make sure that your lawn is well cared for grass can suffer in extreme heat so you may need to install a sprinkler system and fertilise regularly
Install a swimming pool Pools are great for relaxing in summer amusing the kids and exercising without having to head to the gym Itrsquos not too late to install one now ndash choose from an easy to install above ground pool or an outdoor or inside submerged pool in a range of materials To increase the pools usage throughout the year you can install a pool enclosure and heat using a traditional pump or solar panels or heat pumps
Cooling your home An air conditioning system can be heaven in the summer months and therersquos plenty of options to choose from standalone models split air conditioners or centralised systems The most common air con in domestic environments is the split
system all air conditioning should be inverter controlled for efficiency
Renewable cooling options can save you money keep your home cool and protect the environment Consider installing an air or ground source heat pump which can provide air con in the summer and heat in the winter
15SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
16 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change Individuals must take personalised adviceTo keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on
our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
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According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
achieve peak fitness
Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
of the body as well as the heart and lungs making it a great activity for overall fitness It builds lung capacity endurance and strength Swimming is a non-impact activity so itrsquos a good alternative to high-impact exercise like running and aerobics Itrsquos kinder to the joints so a good choice for those with achy knees and ankles Itrsquos also good exercise in pregnancy
Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
the family too
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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Charity shops took in a record pound974m in the year to march 31 as more families tried to stretch their money as far as possible
The Charity retail association which released the figures said over pound220m is being raised annually for charity through retailing with nearly one million more shoppers from hard-pressed middle class groups turning to charity shops for ldquolow price high qualityrdquo items
in a survey of 1822 people the group found that 55 of people in the uk have bought items from charity shops in the last 12 months with over 40 of those saying they have done so more than five times and one in five saying they will use them more in the next year
shoppers said they preferred buying from charity
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but the association warned that shops are struggling to meet the increased demand amid the austere times
Just over one in six respondents to the survey admitted they have started selling their unwanted clothes to make money instead of donating them while 15 said they were keeping things for longer as they cannot afford to buy new clothing
but with three quarters of people saying they have clothing in their wardrobe they no longer use and many not donating as they just havenrsquot had the time the association has launched a week-long campaign to boost donations
it has called on people with unwanted goods at home to drop them off at their local charity shop ldquoto help not just the charities but also people who are increasingly relying on these shops for good quality clothes furniture and goodsrdquo
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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chopped25cm fresh root ginger
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ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
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Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
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We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
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JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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IreneFRee Bottle
oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
concertina doors etc tel Keith Wood on 638 900 949
T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT
immediate Cash Quick decision We cover all areas
We turn up give cash amp carry We buy almost anything
The Highest Cash Prices PaidONLY serious amp immediate sellers
should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
amp electric CH solar hot water
and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962
aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080
property to rent los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large
bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view
609 199 394
Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business
stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962
norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
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views possible bamp b
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The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
Tennis padelEASYbullHEALTHYbullFU
N bull amp
bull 4 Clay Tennis Courts bull 7 Hard Tennis Courts bull 7 Padel Glass Enclosuresbull Gymbull Bar amp Restaurant with Terrace bull Childrenrsquos Play areabull accommodation for Players bull sports Equipment for sale and Rent
40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012
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wsoltim
escom
remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
902 750 190
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Golf Discounts and Golf Packages Available
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS
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Great apartments available in the urbanisation of Roquetas de mar from 55000euro and in almerimar from 69000euro
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locations
property Rentals available and property management services
also arranged
almeria living avenida playa serena 63 04740 Roquetas de mar almeria tel (0034) 950 33 66 26
mob(0034) 670 810 948670 784 470 Fax (0034) 950 336 660e-mail infoalmerialivingcom Web-site wwwalmerialivingcom
Property of the weekProperty of the weekProperty of the week
We are located on the paseo between the
Zoraida Garden hotel and the port of roquetas De Mar
950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk
BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr
Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am
please phone to book a tablesunday LunCH 1PM - 6PMMain Course550euro 3 Course lunCh10euro
wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun
from 14th March 5euro per session
TuEsday
Bingo 3pm
wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp
Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)
Quiz 9PMfRiday
Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro
saTuRday CuRRyONION BHAJEE CHICKEN
Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AND SOAPS SHOWN
MOnday 21sT MayCHINESE NIGHT FROM 730PM6euro per person
bar
avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559
yvonne dave amp John Welcome you to
ydaWakes
daRts BoaRd
pool taBle
OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)
all day eVeRy day on loCal spiRits amp miXeRs Wine and
san miGuel Bottles
monday 830pm - BinGO
MEAlS FRoM 3euroAll DAy BREAkFAST FRoM 360euro
all liVe spoRts CoVeRaGesaturDay 19tH mayMusiC wiTH BRian
fREE LiGHT suPPER
2 FoR 1
help FoR heRoes
1st event - Wednesday 6th June - Charity day -
1000am onwards to include table top sale BBQ music Bingo and
much moredonations Volunteers and
fund raising suggestions are all very welcome
HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
wed and fri
aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs
Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm Closed this Thursday Sunday amp Monday
CHAPLINS Pub27 CALLE SIERRA NEVADA 200M FROM HOTEL PLAyA ZUL ROqUETAS
Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368
Sat 19th MaySuper Super Saturday150 pint of San Miguel
Wine 1euroBottled Beer 1euro
Burgers Hot Dogs Curry amp Rice 150
Prices ApplyDuring Play-Off Final
(4pm KO) amp Champions League Final (845 KO)
COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
welcomed byBernard amp Ralf
open 12noon till late Wed - Mon (closed tuesday)
Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous
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stiffer sentences for most serious crimes
Mark Mcdowell is a fully qualified analytical and clinical hypnotherapist He began his studies in 1988 under the tutorage of David Lesser and the Aqch in Birmingham before moving onto learn the clinical techniques of the renowned Gil Boyne head of the Californian institute of hypnotherapyOthers who have influenced Markrsquos work over
the years include Dave Elman Milton Erickson and Fritz PerlsAlong with the more common needs such as to stop smoking or to
achieve weight loss Mark is fully versed in working with all manner of lifersquos situations and feels no problem to be impassable Mark addresses any issue the client may have individually and intuitively
as he recognises that we are all unique and therefore respond to stimuli and life situations in different ways Mark strongly believes that we are more than just lsquoliving machinesrsquo who
have to deal with life by constantly adjusting our true needs according to outside forces He therefore works with the clients lsquospiritualrsquo wishes in mind allowing them to gain the emotional freedom not just to deal with life but to dictate itMark is the author of three books Confidence and crutches in which
through actual case studies the reader sees the way in which we use outside influences such as alcohol and medication to mask our emotions and so build a false sense of well-being Step by step the sessions bring each case history to a successful conclusion His second book Stepping through grief uses case studies to show the
intricacy and layers of emotion that can sometimes encapsulate our loss and so prevent us from moving on in with our life The reader sees how we can work through those layers and so gain the necessary release from our pain Marks final book Consequence of abuse looks at the effect on the lives
of those who have been abused Again using case studies the reader sees how those who have been abused can finally come to terms with their childhood releasing false perceptions of guilt shame and on-going fear Testimonials from the clients concerned are enclosed in all books All titles are available through booklocker or amazonMark is now dividing his time between a busy practice in England and the
sunnier climes of Roquetas Appointments are now being taken Smoking cessation is 95 euros with a free back up session if required All
other sessions are charged at 50 euros although concessions are available for those in need For those who would prefer home visits are also available within a 30km radius
For more information on Mark please visit his website
wwwmarkchmcdowellcomFor enquiries you can contact him atmarkchmcdowellhotmailcom or
for appointments on 07930 120 017 [yOuR CALL wiLL BE CHARGED AT yOuR nORMAL RATE]
For further background you can visit the website
wwwmarkchmcdowellcom
HYPNOTHERAPY INROQUETAS
bull All clinical and emotional issues including weight loss migraine phobias trauma treated in the strictest confidence
bull Cessation of smoking fantastic results in a one off session with free lsquoback uprsquo tapeMark has over 20 years experience in Hypnotherapy having trained in
both the UK and America He has achieved many lsquolife changingrsquo results for people and is also a published author on the subject
Home visits available between Almerimar and Cucador
Hypnotherapy Works
for more information call Mark (0034) 961 127 677Email markchmcdowellhotmailcom
wwwmarkchmcdowellcouk
Mark McDowell chypchtila
Re-OpeningSaturday 19th May
Re-OpeningSaturday 19th May
Get ready to enjoythe summer
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MEDIEVAL NIGHTOn Monday 7th May New York New York in
Roquetas De Mar held a
medieval night where guests enjoyed a delicious banquet of home made broth
chicken ribs etcAfter dinner there was a series of games led by the
ldquoKing and Queenrdquo which included bob the apple hoopla smash the pinata musical shots play your cards right and
medieval whispersThis highly enjoyable ldquothemedrdquo night is one of a series of
similar events put on by Adrian at New York previous events including a Mexican night Curry Night Thai Night and the
latest one in the planning is ldquoThe Big Jubilee Lunchrdquo on Sunday 3rd June with quizzes
and prizes tombola etc supporting Help for HeroesOther themed nights planned include a further Medieval
Night School Dinners Night Grease50rsquos Nightwatch out for adverts in the Sol Times with further details
of forthcoming events
The government has announced changes to the penal code which will allow them to add a so-called ldquocustodia de seguridadrdquo - a custodial sentence for security reasons - to sentences passed on those found guilty of the most serious crimes (excluding terrorism) adding up to a maximum of ten more years onto their imprisonment
The announcement was made this morning byJustice Minister Alberto Ruiz-Gallardoacuten after his meeting with Antonio del Castillo the father of murdered Seville teeanger
Marta del Castillo who was killed in 2009 and whose body has never been found
The new law will affect sexual crimes serious crimes where violence or intimidation have been used and for drugs trafficking
It will also be applicable to criminals who have a past history of serious crimes or those who reoffend after completing their sentences
At the end of the meeting Gallardoacuten thanked Martarsquos father for using his ldquopersonal painrdquo
as a ldquopreventative measure and to help society as a wholerdquo Mr Del Castillo made it clear he was only ldquopartlyrdquo satisfied as the minister decided not to adopt ldquopermanent reviewable life sentencesrdquo in cases where there is ldquosome legal or judicial reason to keep those who commit this type of crime behind barsrdquo
Del Castillo also handed over a document asking for the promises made during the electoral campaign to be honoured demanding for example that those who ldquotorture rape or murder childrenrdquo
are given the ldquomaximum custodial sentencerdquo with ldquoreviewable life sentencesrdquo He also asked for the age of legal responsibility to be lowered
In addition Del Castillo demanded additional security measures once a convicted criminal is released after his or her sentence (supervised release) for those who have committed particularly serious crimes (murderers rapists paedophiles)
Finally Del Castillorsquos document which the
minister promised to study in detail also asked for the ldquodestruction or desecrationrdquo of a body so
that it cannot be used as evidence in court to be legally classified as a crime in itself
12 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
WE HAVE oVER 42000 pEopLE reaDinG tHe sol times eVery weekput your Business in tHeir HanDscall paulette on 950 121 936
DO yOu OFFER
HEALTH amp BEAuTy
SERViCES
look GooD feel Great Depression affects one in
four of us at some point of our lives but controversy still reigns over how to best treat the debilitating condition
Now scientists have found that a type of lsquomagnetic therapyrsquo - which involves no brain-altering drugs or invasive procedures - could be a potent new treatment
A team from the University of California los Angeles were testing NeuroStar TMS Therapy which works by beaming magnetic pulses through the skull These trigger small electrical charges that spark brain cells to fire
Results from tests on more than 300 patients with severe depression found 58 per cent achieved a positive response while more than a third (37 per cent) went into remission
The study was released at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association
Research leader Dr Ian Cook said lsquoThe improvements we observed show that non-drug therapy with NeuroStar TMS not only reduces the symptomatic suffering of patients but lessens the disability of depression with important implications for these individualsrsquo ability to return to functioning effectively at home in the workplace and in the communityrsquo
All the patients filled in a health questionnaire before and after the treatment
During each half-hour session the patient was placed under a treatment coil which is the size of a cupped hand It sent a pulsed magnetic field an inch under the scalp to the prefrontal
cortex the ante cingulate cortex and the limbic system which are the three areas of the brain thought to regulate mood
The magnetic field is similar in strength to that created by an MRI machine and sparks off very small electrical currents within the brain This stimulates neuron activity thought to provide relief from depression
Anti-depressants are released into the blood which can cause widespread physical side-effects such as hot flushes and nausea However supporters of Neurostar say because itrsquos a targeted therapy it only causes mild scalp pain
After an average of five weeks of NeuroStar treatment the percentage of patients reporting extreme problems with anxiety and depression decreased by 422 per cent
A previous study had found that
the therapy was twice as effective as a placebo in reducing depressive symptoms
Dr H Brent Sovason from Stanford University said lsquoThese data reinforce the clinical efficacy of TMS Therapy as a viable option for patients living with major depression who have not achieved or maintained symptom improvement with oral antidepressants
lsquoThe most meaningful takeaway for patients is that TMS Therapy has the potential to make them feel better in addition to potentially allowing them to experience a level of physical and social functionality they havenrsquot had with their depressionrsquo
In the UK depression for depression involves either medication or talking treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy or usually a combination of the two
eNd of ANti-depressANts
OsTEOPaTH naTuROPaTH
Enrique arias nd dOTel 629 289 385
for info and appointments
Health Care foradults and Children
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The 6th anniversary celebration at Glad Rags on Wednesday 9th May
proved a great successThe celebration gave Glad Rags a
great opportunity to launch a fabulous new summer range of sundresses
Indian Cotton skirts tops and cropped leggings plus for the first time in Albox Annrsquos accessories offering
sunhats beach wraps and handbagsWith the sudden change in
temperature we imagine there will be many ladies making their way to the
store to find the perfect summer outfit Opening hours Mon - Fri 10am-4pm Sat 10am-2pm Calle Malaga ALBOx Tel 620 534 423 or 950 064 269
From
GladRaGs6th anniVeRsaRyGladRaGs6th anniVeRsaRy
With woven wedges pastel peep-toes and stylish sling backs to choose from you can be sure to make a statement with your sandals this summer
But before you step out in your new summer shoes make sure your feet are in a state to be shown off After months under wraps in winter boots and thick tights feet are often neglected In a recent survey 63 of Good Housekeeping readers said they were suffering from dry skin on their feet with over a quarter having cracked heels
And while many of us moisturise our face and bodies every day feet often get left out of the beauty routine In the same way as you use a different cream on your face to your body your feet need products especially formulated for them the skin on the feet is 10 times
thicker than that on the body
1 eXfoliate To banish dry skin start with regular exfoliation using a dry skin exfoliator Use a couple of times a week to effectively smooth away rough dry skin
2 moisturise Regular exfoliation will help your feet to soak up an intensive moisturising cream
3 feet sos If you have had or currently suffer from fungal nail infection make sure you also add a fungal nail treatment to your footcare routine and get your beautiful and healthy nails back (available from Pharmacies)
DONrsquoT leT DRY SKIN AND FUNGAl NAIl INFeCTION STOP YOU FROM WeARING
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Summer is the ideal time to get cracking with those home improvements here are some ideas on where to start
Install a patio or garden decking Make sure your garden is up to scratch for those long summer evenings and lazy weekend BBQs Decking and patios are a great extension of indoor space and can provide a seating and dining area try shading with an awning and install lighting and outdoor heaters to make the most of the space If you want outdoor areas for storage and growing fruit or veg now is the perfect time to install that shed or greenhouse
Maintain your garden General garden maintenance like mowing weeding and repairing fencing is important too Gardens can look untidy very quickly make sure that your lawn is well cared for grass can suffer in extreme heat so you may need to install a sprinkler system and fertilise regularly
Install a swimming pool Pools are great for relaxing in summer amusing the kids and exercising without having to head to the gym Itrsquos not too late to install one now ndash choose from an easy to install above ground pool or an outdoor or inside submerged pool in a range of materials To increase the pools usage throughout the year you can install a pool enclosure and heat using a traditional pump or solar panels or heat pumps
Cooling your home An air conditioning system can be heaven in the summer months and therersquos plenty of options to choose from standalone models split air conditioners or centralised systems The most common air con in domestic environments is the split
system all air conditioning should be inverter controlled for efficiency
Renewable cooling options can save you money keep your home cool and protect the environment Consider installing an air or ground source heat pump which can provide air con in the summer and heat in the winter
15SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
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Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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Urgently Required realistically priced properties in Huercal-Overa amp
the surrounding areasNew Office NOw OpeN iN HUeRcal-OveRa
all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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est
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
terrAces decks verANdAs ANd iN gArdeNs therersquos jUst somethiNg soUl NUrtUriNg AboUt beiNg oUt iN the opeN Air
A place within Nature
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change Individuals must take personalised adviceTo keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on
our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
Garden ParasolsGarden Parasols
TOP TIPLook out for parasols that can be
detached and are washable as you
want to keep them looking their best
21SOLTIMES APRIL 2012wwwsoltimescom
According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
achieve peak fitness
Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
of the body as well as the heart and lungs making it a great activity for overall fitness It builds lung capacity endurance and strength Swimming is a non-impact activity so itrsquos a good alternative to high-impact exercise like running and aerobics Itrsquos kinder to the joints so a good choice for those with achy knees and ankles Itrsquos also good exercise in pregnancy
Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
the family too
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
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spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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FRidays
from
595euro(in the bar)
mon-thursamp saturday
CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev
tea danCe with derek 3 - 5pm ~ waltz etcQuiZ niGht ~ 730pm
mens FRiendly daRts throw a few arrows 730pmeyes doWn BinGo8pm Play your Cards Right amp CasH JaCKPOT to be won
yoGa with Liz Hill - 230pm - 4pmladies daRts niGhtLadies - all welcome 730pmCeRoC danCinGwith anne 730 til 930
loose Womenladies GRoupaLL wELCOME 2 - 4pm
mon
tues
weD
tHur
idaBarlav CuCADor
saXon real ale 240euro pER pint
BuDon
tap
WatChpRemieRship
FootBall matChes
see board for match times
liVeliVe1euro
tuBotuBo
la Vida RestauRanteVeninG menu
GReat pRiCesGReat Wine
ComFoRtaBle amp RelaXed atmospheRe With
plenty oF leG Room attentiVe WaitRess seRViCe
Comes as standaRdstunninG vieWs of
olive Groves amp mountainsonly 5 minutes off the main road
signposted to cucador (see map below)
2 CouRses3 CouRses
menu del noChe
lunChtimes 1230 - 330pmmenu del dia
3 CouRse homeCooKinG at itrsquos Best
7euro 5euro
plus
seRVed 6pm-9pmWednesday to satuRday
1230 - 5pm BooKinG adVisaBle
traDitional Delicious Home cookeD sunDay luncH
Blues BRotheRsFRiday 1st June
tiCKets noW aVailaBle
Dinner Dancesaturday 19th may 7 for 730 til late
kris kelly sings your favourite Diva hitsshirley Bassey ~ Dolly parton petula clarke ~ Brenda lee
tHen DancinG until you Drop3 course meal plus 12 bottle of house wine euro1695 per person
BookinG aDVisaBle call or email for menu
A DIVA Cabaret Night
28 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
OUT amp ABOUT
looK out For our live entertAinMent eveninGs
wwwbeachcombermojacarcomtel 950 473 099
Free wiFi
sunday Roast 3 couRSE - 12euroinCludinG dRinKs
regular tRiBute shoWs
see website for details
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover
Bar open 10am - LATEFood served all day
from 1030amLast orders 9pm
menu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHtmenu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHt3 courses euro10
3 courses euro1150
oasisoasisB a r a n d R e s t a u r a n t
Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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IreneFRee Bottle
oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
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BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
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professional Baby equipment hire
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tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
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DrainaGe
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Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
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furniture
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avOn COsMETiCs
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avonfromclaireyahooes
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Tel 687 245 569
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near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
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FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
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no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
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Buy Buyauction subasta sl
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Phil Delivers
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in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
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woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
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welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
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mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
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pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
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T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
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pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
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and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
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637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
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iRonmEtAL works
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Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
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norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
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refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
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Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
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300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
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only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
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meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
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35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
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I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
storage rooms for rent 5 square
meters to 15sqmeters
roquetas de mar urbanisation
from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
SAtELLitEteleVision
a1 sKy teleVision systems
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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
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not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
DVLA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available
Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
CaRs motoRhomes amp Vans any Condition We ColleCt
thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
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car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
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JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
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Tel 676 381 349
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750euro plus transfer fee
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wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD
WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take friDGes wasHinG
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now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
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large VanRemovals deliveries
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Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
mob 620 475 218
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call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
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f oR onLy 10 euro
situations Vacant
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tel 634 337 185
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
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bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
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HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
wed and fri
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COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
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Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
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look GooD feel Great Depression affects one in
four of us at some point of our lives but controversy still reigns over how to best treat the debilitating condition
Now scientists have found that a type of lsquomagnetic therapyrsquo - which involves no brain-altering drugs or invasive procedures - could be a potent new treatment
A team from the University of California los Angeles were testing NeuroStar TMS Therapy which works by beaming magnetic pulses through the skull These trigger small electrical charges that spark brain cells to fire
Results from tests on more than 300 patients with severe depression found 58 per cent achieved a positive response while more than a third (37 per cent) went into remission
The study was released at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association
Research leader Dr Ian Cook said lsquoThe improvements we observed show that non-drug therapy with NeuroStar TMS not only reduces the symptomatic suffering of patients but lessens the disability of depression with important implications for these individualsrsquo ability to return to functioning effectively at home in the workplace and in the communityrsquo
All the patients filled in a health questionnaire before and after the treatment
During each half-hour session the patient was placed under a treatment coil which is the size of a cupped hand It sent a pulsed magnetic field an inch under the scalp to the prefrontal
cortex the ante cingulate cortex and the limbic system which are the three areas of the brain thought to regulate mood
The magnetic field is similar in strength to that created by an MRI machine and sparks off very small electrical currents within the brain This stimulates neuron activity thought to provide relief from depression
Anti-depressants are released into the blood which can cause widespread physical side-effects such as hot flushes and nausea However supporters of Neurostar say because itrsquos a targeted therapy it only causes mild scalp pain
After an average of five weeks of NeuroStar treatment the percentage of patients reporting extreme problems with anxiety and depression decreased by 422 per cent
A previous study had found that
the therapy was twice as effective as a placebo in reducing depressive symptoms
Dr H Brent Sovason from Stanford University said lsquoThese data reinforce the clinical efficacy of TMS Therapy as a viable option for patients living with major depression who have not achieved or maintained symptom improvement with oral antidepressants
lsquoThe most meaningful takeaway for patients is that TMS Therapy has the potential to make them feel better in addition to potentially allowing them to experience a level of physical and social functionality they havenrsquot had with their depressionrsquo
In the UK depression for depression involves either medication or talking treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy or usually a combination of the two
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The 6th anniversary celebration at Glad Rags on Wednesday 9th May
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temperature we imagine there will be many ladies making their way to the
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With woven wedges pastel peep-toes and stylish sling backs to choose from you can be sure to make a statement with your sandals this summer
But before you step out in your new summer shoes make sure your feet are in a state to be shown off After months under wraps in winter boots and thick tights feet are often neglected In a recent survey 63 of Good Housekeeping readers said they were suffering from dry skin on their feet with over a quarter having cracked heels
And while many of us moisturise our face and bodies every day feet often get left out of the beauty routine In the same way as you use a different cream on your face to your body your feet need products especially formulated for them the skin on the feet is 10 times
thicker than that on the body
1 eXfoliate To banish dry skin start with regular exfoliation using a dry skin exfoliator Use a couple of times a week to effectively smooth away rough dry skin
2 moisturise Regular exfoliation will help your feet to soak up an intensive moisturising cream
3 feet sos If you have had or currently suffer from fungal nail infection make sure you also add a fungal nail treatment to your footcare routine and get your beautiful and healthy nails back (available from Pharmacies)
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Summer is the ideal time to get cracking with those home improvements here are some ideas on where to start
Install a patio or garden decking Make sure your garden is up to scratch for those long summer evenings and lazy weekend BBQs Decking and patios are a great extension of indoor space and can provide a seating and dining area try shading with an awning and install lighting and outdoor heaters to make the most of the space If you want outdoor areas for storage and growing fruit or veg now is the perfect time to install that shed or greenhouse
Maintain your garden General garden maintenance like mowing weeding and repairing fencing is important too Gardens can look untidy very quickly make sure that your lawn is well cared for grass can suffer in extreme heat so you may need to install a sprinkler system and fertilise regularly
Install a swimming pool Pools are great for relaxing in summer amusing the kids and exercising without having to head to the gym Itrsquos not too late to install one now ndash choose from an easy to install above ground pool or an outdoor or inside submerged pool in a range of materials To increase the pools usage throughout the year you can install a pool enclosure and heat using a traditional pump or solar panels or heat pumps
Cooling your home An air conditioning system can be heaven in the summer months and therersquos plenty of options to choose from standalone models split air conditioners or centralised systems The most common air con in domestic environments is the split
system all air conditioning should be inverter controlled for efficiency
Renewable cooling options can save you money keep your home cool and protect the environment Consider installing an air or ground source heat pump which can provide air con in the summer and heat in the winter
15SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
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Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
priced to sell
bull 3 beds 2 baths size 125m2 bull space for pool (12m x 6m) over open viewsbull exceptional uninterrupted views of orange and
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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Urgently Required realistically priced properties in Huercal-Overa amp
the surrounding areasNew Office NOw OpeN iN HUeRcal-OveRa
all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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est
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
terrAces decks verANdAs ANd iN gArdeNs therersquos jUst somethiNg soUl NUrtUriNg AboUt beiNg oUt iN the opeN Air
A place within Nature
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wwwblevinsfrankscom
HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change Individuals must take personalised adviceTo keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on
our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
Garden ParasolsGarden Parasols
TOP TIPLook out for parasols that can be
detached and are washable as you
want to keep them looking their best
21SOLTIMES APRIL 2012wwwsoltimescom
According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
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Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
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Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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in a survey of 1822 people the group found that 55 of people in the uk have bought items from charity shops in the last 12 months with over 40 of those saying they have done so more than five times and one in five saying they will use them more in the next year
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
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spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562
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AlBOX
CUCADOR
la Vida
la Alfoquia
Zurgena
ARBOleAS
We are here
1km
Junc 547Mojacar e15
Cod amp Chips all dayBeeR-BatteRed Cod homemade
Chips amp peas
FRidays
from
595euro(in the bar)
mon-thursamp saturday
CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev
tea danCe with derek 3 - 5pm ~ waltz etcQuiZ niGht ~ 730pm
mens FRiendly daRts throw a few arrows 730pmeyes doWn BinGo8pm Play your Cards Right amp CasH JaCKPOT to be won
yoGa with Liz Hill - 230pm - 4pmladies daRts niGhtLadies - all welcome 730pmCeRoC danCinGwith anne 730 til 930
loose Womenladies GRoupaLL wELCOME 2 - 4pm
mon
tues
weD
tHur
idaBarlav CuCADor
saXon real ale 240euro pER pint
BuDon
tap
WatChpRemieRship
FootBall matChes
see board for match times
liVeliVe1euro
tuBotuBo
la Vida RestauRanteVeninG menu
GReat pRiCesGReat Wine
ComFoRtaBle amp RelaXed atmospheRe With
plenty oF leG Room attentiVe WaitRess seRViCe
Comes as standaRdstunninG vieWs of
olive Groves amp mountainsonly 5 minutes off the main road
signposted to cucador (see map below)
2 CouRses3 CouRses
menu del noChe
lunChtimes 1230 - 330pmmenu del dia
3 CouRse homeCooKinG at itrsquos Best
7euro 5euro
plus
seRVed 6pm-9pmWednesday to satuRday
1230 - 5pm BooKinG adVisaBle
traDitional Delicious Home cookeD sunDay luncH
Blues BRotheRsFRiday 1st June
tiCKets noW aVailaBle
Dinner Dancesaturday 19th may 7 for 730 til late
kris kelly sings your favourite Diva hitsshirley Bassey ~ Dolly parton petula clarke ~ Brenda lee
tHen DancinG until you Drop3 course meal plus 12 bottle of house wine euro1695 per person
BookinG aDVisaBle call or email for menu
A DIVA Cabaret Night
28 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
OUT amp ABOUT
looK out For our live entertAinMent eveninGs
wwwbeachcombermojacarcomtel 950 473 099
Free wiFi
sunday Roast 3 couRSE - 12euroinCludinG dRinKs
regular tRiBute shoWs
see website for details
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover
Bar open 10am - LATEFood served all day
from 1030amLast orders 9pm
menu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHtmenu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHt3 courses euro10
3 courses euro1150
oasisoasisB a r a n d R e s t a u r a n t
Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
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come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
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enclosures
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for sale
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gardening
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Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
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potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
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tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
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tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
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Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
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furniture
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avonfromclaireyahooes
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near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
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FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
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no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
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Buy Buyauction subasta sl
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Phil Delivers
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in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
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registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
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mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
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pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
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numBer plates
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House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
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and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
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609 199 394
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stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
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norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
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refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
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Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
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300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
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only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
mojacarif you enjoy
meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
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35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
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I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
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meters to 15sqmeters
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from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
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not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
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Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
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thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
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car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
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JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles
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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
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fORd TRansiT 190 Luton Van MOT Sept
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Tel 676 381 349
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750euro plus transfer fee
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wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD
WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
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we also take friDGes wasHinG
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now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
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just Drop your copy For the pAper inAlboX 950 121 318
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business hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescom
salessoltimescom
large VanRemovals deliveries
spain - uKFull or half loads
Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
mob 620 475 218
MampD transport
Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale
call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
We ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eVeRy WeeK amp so Could you
f oR onLy 10 euro
situations Vacant
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(pX lWB uK Reg Van)
tel 634 337 185
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call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)
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75 ton lorry part loads
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
How do insurers determine wHat your motor insurance
quote sHould beAs part of the recent launch of its new and improved motor
insurance policy Liberty Seguros the leading expatriate insurance provider in Spain has compiled an informative list of factors taken into account by insurance companies
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Here are some of the general and personal factors that affect insurance rates
bull People Have Accidents - over 40 million accidents around the world each year
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bull Your Car - The more expensive a car is to repair or replace the more it costs to insure Itrsquos important to highlight the carrsquos safety features as it can help lower your car insurance quote
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bull Your Driving Record - Having fewer accidents violations or claims in your driving record will also help lower your car insurance quote and might make you eligible for a no-claims discount
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bull 24 hour Roadside Assistance bull Key Loss CoverReplacementbull Up to 65 No-Claims Discount bull Tracker Device Discount
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No matter what time of day your car breaks down or if you lose your keys ldquodonrsquot panicrdquo as the new ad campaign denotes Liberty Seguros will be there to help A courtesy car or taxi will be provided to keep you moving if your car is being repaired and if your keys get lost they will be replaced without any hassle Plus if you have a tracker device installed in your car you may be eligible to receive a sizeable discount As Liberty Seguros works only with the best brokers customers receive premier service with the flexibility to tailor a policy to suit their specific requirements If you need to buy quality car insurance at an affordable price and want to deal with a reputable secure company in your language visit wwwlibertyexpatriateses or call 902 255 258 to find the name of your nearest Liberty Seguros broker
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
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The 6th anniversary celebration at Glad Rags on Wednesday 9th May
proved a great successThe celebration gave Glad Rags a
great opportunity to launch a fabulous new summer range of sundresses
Indian Cotton skirts tops and cropped leggings plus for the first time in Albox Annrsquos accessories offering
sunhats beach wraps and handbagsWith the sudden change in
temperature we imagine there will be many ladies making their way to the
store to find the perfect summer outfit Opening hours Mon - Fri 10am-4pm Sat 10am-2pm Calle Malaga ALBOx Tel 620 534 423 or 950 064 269
From
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With woven wedges pastel peep-toes and stylish sling backs to choose from you can be sure to make a statement with your sandals this summer
But before you step out in your new summer shoes make sure your feet are in a state to be shown off After months under wraps in winter boots and thick tights feet are often neglected In a recent survey 63 of Good Housekeeping readers said they were suffering from dry skin on their feet with over a quarter having cracked heels
And while many of us moisturise our face and bodies every day feet often get left out of the beauty routine In the same way as you use a different cream on your face to your body your feet need products especially formulated for them the skin on the feet is 10 times
thicker than that on the body
1 eXfoliate To banish dry skin start with regular exfoliation using a dry skin exfoliator Use a couple of times a week to effectively smooth away rough dry skin
2 moisturise Regular exfoliation will help your feet to soak up an intensive moisturising cream
3 feet sos If you have had or currently suffer from fungal nail infection make sure you also add a fungal nail treatment to your footcare routine and get your beautiful and healthy nails back (available from Pharmacies)
DONrsquoT leT DRY SKIN AND FUNGAl NAIl INFeCTION STOP YOU FROM WeARING
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Summer is the ideal time to get cracking with those home improvements here are some ideas on where to start
Install a patio or garden decking Make sure your garden is up to scratch for those long summer evenings and lazy weekend BBQs Decking and patios are a great extension of indoor space and can provide a seating and dining area try shading with an awning and install lighting and outdoor heaters to make the most of the space If you want outdoor areas for storage and growing fruit or veg now is the perfect time to install that shed or greenhouse
Maintain your garden General garden maintenance like mowing weeding and repairing fencing is important too Gardens can look untidy very quickly make sure that your lawn is well cared for grass can suffer in extreme heat so you may need to install a sprinkler system and fertilise regularly
Install a swimming pool Pools are great for relaxing in summer amusing the kids and exercising without having to head to the gym Itrsquos not too late to install one now ndash choose from an easy to install above ground pool or an outdoor or inside submerged pool in a range of materials To increase the pools usage throughout the year you can install a pool enclosure and heat using a traditional pump or solar panels or heat pumps
Cooling your home An air conditioning system can be heaven in the summer months and therersquos plenty of options to choose from standalone models split air conditioners or centralised systems The most common air con in domestic environments is the split
system all air conditioning should be inverter controlled for efficiency
Renewable cooling options can save you money keep your home cool and protect the environment Consider installing an air or ground source heat pump which can provide air con in the summer and heat in the winter
15SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
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Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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Urgently Required realistically priced properties in Huercal-Overa amp
the surrounding areasNew Office NOw OpeN iN HUeRcal-OveRa
all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
terrAces decks verANdAs ANd iN gArdeNs therersquos jUst somethiNg soUl NUrtUriNg AboUt beiNg oUt iN the opeN Air
A place within Nature
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change Individuals must take personalised adviceTo keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on
our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
Garden ParasolsGarden Parasols
TOP TIPLook out for parasols that can be
detached and are washable as you
want to keep them looking their best
21SOLTIMES APRIL 2012wwwsoltimescom
According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
achieve peak fitness
Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
of the body as well as the heart and lungs making it a great activity for overall fitness It builds lung capacity endurance and strength Swimming is a non-impact activity so itrsquos a good alternative to high-impact exercise like running and aerobics Itrsquos kinder to the joints so a good choice for those with achy knees and ankles Itrsquos also good exercise in pregnancy
Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
the family too
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
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spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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Chips amp peas
FRidays
from
595euro(in the bar)
mon-thursamp saturday
CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev
tea danCe with derek 3 - 5pm ~ waltz etcQuiZ niGht ~ 730pm
mens FRiendly daRts throw a few arrows 730pmeyes doWn BinGo8pm Play your Cards Right amp CasH JaCKPOT to be won
yoGa with Liz Hill - 230pm - 4pmladies daRts niGhtLadies - all welcome 730pmCeRoC danCinGwith anne 730 til 930
loose Womenladies GRoupaLL wELCOME 2 - 4pm
mon
tues
weD
tHur
idaBarlav CuCADor
saXon real ale 240euro pER pint
BuDon
tap
WatChpRemieRship
FootBall matChes
see board for match times
liVeliVe1euro
tuBotuBo
la Vida RestauRanteVeninG menu
GReat pRiCesGReat Wine
ComFoRtaBle amp RelaXed atmospheRe With
plenty oF leG Room attentiVe WaitRess seRViCe
Comes as standaRdstunninG vieWs of
olive Groves amp mountainsonly 5 minutes off the main road
signposted to cucador (see map below)
2 CouRses3 CouRses
menu del noChe
lunChtimes 1230 - 330pmmenu del dia
3 CouRse homeCooKinG at itrsquos Best
7euro 5euro
plus
seRVed 6pm-9pmWednesday to satuRday
1230 - 5pm BooKinG adVisaBle
traDitional Delicious Home cookeD sunDay luncH
Blues BRotheRsFRiday 1st June
tiCKets noW aVailaBle
Dinner Dancesaturday 19th may 7 for 730 til late
kris kelly sings your favourite Diva hitsshirley Bassey ~ Dolly parton petula clarke ~ Brenda lee
tHen DancinG until you Drop3 course meal plus 12 bottle of house wine euro1695 per person
BookinG aDVisaBle call or email for menu
A DIVA Cabaret Night
28 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
OUT amp ABOUT
looK out For our live entertAinMent eveninGs
wwwbeachcombermojacarcomtel 950 473 099
Free wiFi
sunday Roast 3 couRSE - 12euroinCludinG dRinKs
regular tRiBute shoWs
see website for details
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover
Bar open 10am - LATEFood served all day
from 1030amLast orders 9pm
menu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHtmenu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHt3 courses euro10
3 courses euro1150
oasisoasisB a r a n d R e s t a u r a n t
Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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IreneFRee Bottle
oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
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sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
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professional Baby equipment hire
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tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
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DrainaGe
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Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
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furniture
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avOn COsMETiCs
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avonfromclaireyahooes
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Tel 687 245 569
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near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
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FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
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no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
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Buy Buyauction subasta sl
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Phil Delivers
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in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
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woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
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welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
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mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
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pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
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T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
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pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
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and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
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637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
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iRonmEtAL works
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Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
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norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
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refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
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Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
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300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
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only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
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meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
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35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
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I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
storage rooms for rent 5 square
meters to 15sqmeters
roquetas de mar urbanisation
from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
SAtELLitEteleVision
a1 sKy teleVision systems
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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
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not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
DVLA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available
Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
CaRs motoRhomes amp Vans any Condition We ColleCt
thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
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car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
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JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
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Tel 676 381 349
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750euro plus transfer fee
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wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD
WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take friDGes wasHinG
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now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
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large VanRemovals deliveries
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Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
mob 620 475 218
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call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
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f oR onLy 10 euro
situations Vacant
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tel 634 337 185
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
37SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
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Summer is the ideal time to get cracking with those home improvements here are some ideas on where to start
Install a patio or garden decking Make sure your garden is up to scratch for those long summer evenings and lazy weekend BBQs Decking and patios are a great extension of indoor space and can provide a seating and dining area try shading with an awning and install lighting and outdoor heaters to make the most of the space If you want outdoor areas for storage and growing fruit or veg now is the perfect time to install that shed or greenhouse
Maintain your garden General garden maintenance like mowing weeding and repairing fencing is important too Gardens can look untidy very quickly make sure that your lawn is well cared for grass can suffer in extreme heat so you may need to install a sprinkler system and fertilise regularly
Install a swimming pool Pools are great for relaxing in summer amusing the kids and exercising without having to head to the gym Itrsquos not too late to install one now ndash choose from an easy to install above ground pool or an outdoor or inside submerged pool in a range of materials To increase the pools usage throughout the year you can install a pool enclosure and heat using a traditional pump or solar panels or heat pumps
Cooling your home An air conditioning system can be heaven in the summer months and therersquos plenty of options to choose from standalone models split air conditioners or centralised systems The most common air con in domestic environments is the split
system all air conditioning should be inverter controlled for efficiency
Renewable cooling options can save you money keep your home cool and protect the environment Consider installing an air or ground source heat pump which can provide air con in the summer and heat in the winter
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Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
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Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change Individuals must take personalised adviceTo keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on
our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
Garden ParasolsGarden Parasols
TOP TIPLook out for parasols that can be
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21SOLTIMES APRIL 2012wwwsoltimescom
According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
achieve peak fitness
Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
of the body as well as the heart and lungs making it a great activity for overall fitness It builds lung capacity endurance and strength Swimming is a non-impact activity so itrsquos a good alternative to high-impact exercise like running and aerobics Itrsquos kinder to the joints so a good choice for those with achy knees and ankles Itrsquos also good exercise in pregnancy
Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
the family too
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
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POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
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Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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IreneFRee Bottle
oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
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609 199 394 or 950 064 801
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If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
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tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
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650 906 114
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tilinGremoVals cont
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796 9123588
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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
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large VanRemovals deliveries
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call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
Tennis padelEASYbullHEALTHYbullFU
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15SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Kasi the Cheetah was born just over a year ago at Busch Gardens wildlife park in Tampa Florida and keepers thought he needed to find a companion so they paired him up with female labrador Retriever Mtani (Picture National News)
oranG-utans usinG ipaDsoranG-utans at a zoo in miami HaVe Been usinG ipaDs as part
of a communication anD mental stimulus eXperimentlinda Jacobs who oversees
the programme at Jungle Island hopes the devices will eventually help bridge the gap between humans and the endangered apes
ldquoOur young ones pick up on it They understand it Itrsquos like lsquoOh I get thisrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoOur two older ones they just are not interested I think they just figure lsquoIrsquove got along just fine in this world without this communication-skill here and the iPad and I donrsquot need a computerrsquordquo
Ms Jacobs said she began letting the orang-utans use iPads last summer based on the suggestion of someone who had used the devices with dolphins The software was originally designed for humans with autism and the screen displays pictures of various objects A trainer then names one of the objects and the ape presses the corresponding button
The devices have been a great addition to the enrichment programmes Jungle Island already does with the orang-utans Ms Jacobs said Keepers have long used sign language to communicate with them Using their hands the orang-utans can respond to simple questions identify objects and express their wants or needs The apes can also identify body parts helping the trainers care for them and
even give them shots
ldquoWersquore able to really monitor their health on a daily basisrdquo Jacobs said of the need for communication with the orang-utans ldquoWe can do daily checks If somebodyrsquos not feeling well we know it immediatelyrdquo
While Ms Jacobs and other trainers have developed strong relationships with the orang-utans the iPad and other touch-screen computers offer an opportunity for them to communicate with people not trained in their sign language
Orang-utans are extremely intelligent but limited by their physical inability to talk she said
ldquoThey are sort of trapped in those bodiesrdquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoThey have the intelligence that they need to communicate but they donrsquot have the right
equipment because they donrsquot have voice boxes or vocal chords So this gives them a way to let us know what they know what they are capable of what they would like to haverdquo
When it comes to orang-utans the iPad itself has limitations First the relatively small screen causes orang-utans to hit the wrong buttons sometimes Also the touch-screen will not register if they try to use their fingernails Most importantly the devices are just too fragile to actually hand over to the apes ndash the trainers must hold them
ldquoIf I gave them the iPad I could just basically hand them $600 and say lsquoGo have funrsquordquo Ms Jacobs said ldquoSo until we come up with a better screen or a better case Irsquom going to hold onto the iPadrdquo
goAt hijAcks cArAn Austrian motorist felt a
real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat
Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg Austria when
he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road But as Mr Hauser 45 tried to chase the goat away it doubled back jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats
Finally he trudged off to a
local farm only to be chased off as a suspected burglar
When he called the police they rounded up local farmhands to remove the ram raider and take him back to his nearby enclosure
ldquoI had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed merdquo he said later
16 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
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Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
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Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
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According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
achieve peak fitness
Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
of the body as well as the heart and lungs making it a great activity for overall fitness It builds lung capacity endurance and strength Swimming is a non-impact activity so itrsquos a good alternative to high-impact exercise like running and aerobics Itrsquos kinder to the joints so a good choice for those with achy knees and ankles Itrsquos also good exercise in pregnancy
Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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Charity shops took in a record pound974m in the year to march 31 as more families tried to stretch their money as far as possible
The Charity retail association which released the figures said over pound220m is being raised annually for charity through retailing with nearly one million more shoppers from hard-pressed middle class groups turning to charity shops for ldquolow price high qualityrdquo items
in a survey of 1822 people the group found that 55 of people in the uk have bought items from charity shops in the last 12 months with over 40 of those saying they have done so more than five times and one in five saying they will use them more in the next year
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but the association warned that shops are struggling to meet the increased demand amid the austere times
Just over one in six respondents to the survey admitted they have started selling their unwanted clothes to make money instead of donating them while 15 said they were keeping things for longer as they cannot afford to buy new clothing
but with three quarters of people saying they have clothing in their wardrobe they no longer use and many not donating as they just havenrsquot had the time the association has launched a week-long campaign to boost donations
it has called on people with unwanted goods at home to drop them off at their local charity shop ldquoto help not just the charities but also people who are increasingly relying on these shops for good quality clothes furniture and goodsrdquo
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
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INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
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mon - thursonly 40euro per day
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(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
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We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
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At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
concertina doors etc tel Keith Wood on 638 900 949
T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT
immediate Cash Quick decision We cover all areas
We turn up give cash amp carry We buy almost anything
The Highest Cash Prices PaidONLY serious amp immediate sellers
should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
amp electric CH solar hot water
and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962
aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080
property to rent los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large
bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view
609 199 394
Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business
stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962
norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
from 450euro bull also exteriors painted bull kitchens amp bathrooms
refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner
Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa
300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
selction of young birds fOR saLEBudgies 8euro eachJava finches 12euro
Parakeets for hand rearing
only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
mojacarif you enjoy
meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
for just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in
a box with a photograph and will be seen by more than
35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
and was being kicked in the street I am a lovely boy who gains trust easy but I donrsquot like sudden movements
I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
storage rooms for rent 5 square
meters to 15sqmeters
roquetas de mar urbanisation
from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
SAtELLitEteleVision
a1 sKy teleVision systems
satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc
also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
Floor AND wAll tiliNG SPeCiAliSt
Call Steve holmantel 697 678 708
not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
marmenorremovalshotmailcom
see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
DVLA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
Tennis padelEASYbullHEALTHYbullFU
N bull amp
bull 4 Clay Tennis Courts bull 7 Hard Tennis Courts bull 7 Padel Glass Enclosuresbull Gymbull Bar amp Restaurant with Terrace bull Childrenrsquos Play areabull accommodation for Players bull sports Equipment for sale and Rent
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Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
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from 14th March 5euro per session
TuEsday
Bingo 3pm
wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp
Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)
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Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro
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2 FoR 1
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much moredonations Volunteers and
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HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
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aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs
Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm Closed this Thursday Sunday amp Monday
CHAPLINS Pub27 CALLE SIERRA NEVADA 200M FROM HOTEL PLAyA ZUL ROqUETAS
Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368
Sat 19th MaySuper Super Saturday150 pint of San Miguel
Wine 1euroBottled Beer 1euro
Burgers Hot Dogs Curry amp Rice 150
Prices ApplyDuring Play-Off Final
(4pm KO) amp Champions League Final (845 KO)
COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
welcomed byBernard amp Ralf
open 12noon till late Wed - Mon (closed tuesday)
Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous
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Q My husband is very ill and we are going to go back to the uk for urgent hospital treatment My husband due to his ill health may be able to come back to SpainAcirciquestHow can we deal with the sale of the houseA Before leaving Spain it would be convenient
for your husband to sign a power of attorney in your favour to deal with the sale of the house (this will allow you to come to Spain when a buyer is found and deal with the sale closing of accounts etc) This is a twenty-minute job and is not expensive Your solicitor will take your instructions and organize the signing at the notary Your solicitor will also be able to organize if necessary for the notary to visit your husband at home or at a hospital to take his signature Please note that if your husband passes away you can no longer use the power of attorney (this would be illegal) It would also be convenient before going back to the UK to have a solicitor take a look at his Spanish will (and yours ) to make sure they are in good order (these things are difficult to discuss when somebody is not feeling well but need to be done on the principle of ldquojust in caserdquo a bit of humor and the knowledge that we could all be run over by a bus tomorrow in any case) If you consider it will be some time until you sell the property you must also make sure that all direct debits for electricity water rubbish community of owners and rates are in place and that your account is correctly funded In addition you need to make sure that you keep up with your non- resident tax payment once a year
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
Bank measures will stimulate spanish
property marketspanish prime minister mariano rajoy said this week that the
measures taken by the Government ldquoon Friday and previouslyrdquo to complete the consolidation of the spanish banking sector would solve a ldquogood partrdquo of the economic problems facing spain
ldquoThese are important and far-reaching decisions These are difficult and hard times but we must have courage and clear ideasrdquo rajoy said at a news conference after meeting with the president of portugal pedro passos Coelho in the bilateral meeting held in oporto on the occasion of the XXV portuguese-spanish summit
The prime minister also assured that the new phase of financial reform would further ldquodeepenrdquo the adjustment of housing prices in order to meet their market value and thus stimulate real estate sales
in addition to a drop in property prices rajoy moved that these measures will facilitate the provision of credit and will eliminate any ldquodoubtsrdquo about the spanish financial institutions
ldquoWe know that the situation is difficult and we know what needs to be done and what we are going to dordquo assured the leader of the Government saying he was confident that the new leaders of bankia would take ldquorelevantrdquo measures in order to revive the institution
el mundo reported that rajoy who refrained from ruling on the possible nationalisation of the company wanted to send a ldquomessage of reassurancerdquo to bankia customers saying that the Government would guarantee the ldquostabilityrdquo of the financial system ldquoThe Government will take appropriate measures to maintain the financial systemrsquos stabilityrdquo he concluded
priced to sell
bull 3 beds 2 baths size 125m2 bull space for pool (12m x 6m) over open viewsbull exceptional uninterrupted views of orange and
lemon groves to front amp rearbull situated between almanzora amp arboleas overlooking
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tel 609 199 394 647 379 878 950 064 801
detached villa shell built upto and including roof 125m2 as a completion project secluded position unspoilt countryside
views across orange and lemon groves front and rear
Fully legal amp escritura
75000 eurosRear ViewFront View
detacHed Villa For sale detacHed Villa For sale
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
for more info or free no-obligation quote call email or pop in amp see us Open Mon-fri 10am-3pm Cortijo Pipa avenida de Limaria 1 Limaria arboleas
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Urgently Required realistically priced properties in Huercal-Overa amp
the surrounding areasNew Office NOw OpeN iN HUeRcal-OveRa
all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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the m
etal
WoR
Ks
motorised sliding Gates
Garden Gates amp Railings
spiral staircases
Garage doors
Windows amp door Grills
ornate Gazebos
shot Blasting amp powder Coating service available
KniGht insuRanCe appRoVed ReJas
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est
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Ks ahoRRo mueBlethey may seem incrediblebutour pricesare
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Albox
Amigos Bowling
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BP Garage
ahoRRo mueBle
When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
terrAces decks verANdAs ANd iN gArdeNs therersquos jUst somethiNg soUl NUrtUriNg AboUt beiNg oUt iN the opeN Air
A place within Nature
20 SOLTIMES APRIL 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
wwwblevinsfrankscom
HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change Individuals must take personalised adviceTo keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on
our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
Garden ParasolsGarden Parasols
TOP TIPLook out for parasols that can be
detached and are washable as you
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According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
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Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
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Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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in a survey of 1822 people the group found that 55 of people in the uk have bought items from charity shops in the last 12 months with over 40 of those saying they have done so more than five times and one in five saying they will use them more in the next year
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but with three quarters of people saying they have clothing in their wardrobe they no longer use and many not donating as they just havenrsquot had the time the association has launched a week-long campaign to boost donations
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
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spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562
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AlBOX
CUCADOR
la Vida
la Alfoquia
Zurgena
ARBOleAS
We are here
1km
Junc 547Mojacar e15
Cod amp Chips all dayBeeR-BatteRed Cod homemade
Chips amp peas
FRidays
from
595euro(in the bar)
mon-thursamp saturday
CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev
tea danCe with derek 3 - 5pm ~ waltz etcQuiZ niGht ~ 730pm
mens FRiendly daRts throw a few arrows 730pmeyes doWn BinGo8pm Play your Cards Right amp CasH JaCKPOT to be won
yoGa with Liz Hill - 230pm - 4pmladies daRts niGhtLadies - all welcome 730pmCeRoC danCinGwith anne 730 til 930
loose Womenladies GRoupaLL wELCOME 2 - 4pm
mon
tues
weD
tHur
idaBarlav CuCADor
saXon real ale 240euro pER pint
BuDon
tap
WatChpRemieRship
FootBall matChes
see board for match times
liVeliVe1euro
tuBotuBo
la Vida RestauRanteVeninG menu
GReat pRiCesGReat Wine
ComFoRtaBle amp RelaXed atmospheRe With
plenty oF leG Room attentiVe WaitRess seRViCe
Comes as standaRdstunninG vieWs of
olive Groves amp mountainsonly 5 minutes off the main road
signposted to cucador (see map below)
2 CouRses3 CouRses
menu del noChe
lunChtimes 1230 - 330pmmenu del dia
3 CouRse homeCooKinG at itrsquos Best
7euro 5euro
plus
seRVed 6pm-9pmWednesday to satuRday
1230 - 5pm BooKinG adVisaBle
traDitional Delicious Home cookeD sunDay luncH
Blues BRotheRsFRiday 1st June
tiCKets noW aVailaBle
Dinner Dancesaturday 19th may 7 for 730 til late
kris kelly sings your favourite Diva hitsshirley Bassey ~ Dolly parton petula clarke ~ Brenda lee
tHen DancinG until you Drop3 course meal plus 12 bottle of house wine euro1695 per person
BookinG aDVisaBle call or email for menu
A DIVA Cabaret Night
28 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
OUT amp ABOUT
looK out For our live entertAinMent eveninGs
wwwbeachcombermojacarcomtel 950 473 099
Free wiFi
sunday Roast 3 couRSE - 12euroinCludinG dRinKs
regular tRiBute shoWs
see website for details
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover
Bar open 10am - LATEFood served all day
from 1030amLast orders 9pm
menu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHtmenu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHt3 courses euro10
3 courses euro1150
oasisoasisB a r a n d R e s t a u r a n t
Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
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come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
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enclosures
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for sale
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gardening
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Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
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potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
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tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
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tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
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Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
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furniture
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avonfromclaireyahooes
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near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
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FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
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no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
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Buy Buyauction subasta sl
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Phil Delivers
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in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
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registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
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mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
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pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
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numBer plates
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House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
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and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
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609 199 394
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stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
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norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
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refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
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Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
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300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
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only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
mojacarif you enjoy
meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
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35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
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I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
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meters to 15sqmeters
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from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
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not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
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Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
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thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
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car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
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JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles
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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
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fORd TRansiT 190 Luton Van MOT Sept
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Tel 676 381 349
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750euro plus transfer fee
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wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD
WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
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we also take friDGes wasHinG
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now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
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just Drop your copy For the pAper inAlboX 950 121 318
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business hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescom
salessoltimescom
large VanRemovals deliveries
spain - uKFull or half loads
Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
mob 620 475 218
MampD transport
Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale
call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
We ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eVeRy WeeK amp so Could you
f oR onLy 10 euro
situations Vacant
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(pX lWB uK Reg Van)
tel 634 337 185
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call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)
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75 ton lorry part loads
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
How do insurers determine wHat your motor insurance
quote sHould beAs part of the recent launch of its new and improved motor
insurance policy Liberty Seguros the leading expatriate insurance provider in Spain has compiled an informative list of factors taken into account by insurance companies
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Here are some of the general and personal factors that affect insurance rates
bull People Have Accidents - over 40 million accidents around the world each year
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bull Your Car - The more expensive a car is to repair or replace the more it costs to insure Itrsquos important to highlight the carrsquos safety features as it can help lower your car insurance quote
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bull Your Driving Record - Having fewer accidents violations or claims in your driving record will also help lower your car insurance quote and might make you eligible for a no-claims discount
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bull 24 hour Roadside Assistance bull Key Loss CoverReplacementbull Up to 65 No-Claims Discount bull Tracker Device Discount
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No matter what time of day your car breaks down or if you lose your keys ldquodonrsquot panicrdquo as the new ad campaign denotes Liberty Seguros will be there to help A courtesy car or taxi will be provided to keep you moving if your car is being repaired and if your keys get lost they will be replaced without any hassle Plus if you have a tracker device installed in your car you may be eligible to receive a sizeable discount As Liberty Seguros works only with the best brokers customers receive premier service with the flexibility to tailor a policy to suit their specific requirements If you need to buy quality car insurance at an affordable price and want to deal with a reputable secure company in your language visit wwwlibertyexpatriateses or call 902 255 258 to find the name of your nearest Liberty Seguros broker
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
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eU sANctioNs cheAper mobile-phoNe cAlls
withiN eUropeRegulations to make using a mobile phone abroad
significantly cheaper have been passed by the european Parliament
The plans which were voted in by a huge majority include imposing a price cap on operators
From July using mobile data in europe will not cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than current rates
Consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad from the one they use at home
It is hoped this split-network approach - which comes into force in 2014 - will encourage greater competition
The first changes will come into effect from 1 July Calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute plus VAT
The eU said the regulations were designed to prevent ldquobill shockrdquo - the moment when travellers discover they have have totted up huge bills after making calls and using data applications such as maps while away
ldquoIn a borderless europe there is no place for charges that diverge so much at home and abroadrdquo said MeP Ivo Belet
The eU said the changes could mean savings for a ldquotypicalrdquo businessman of more than 1000 euros (pound800) in a year
The eU said that from 2014 customers would be able to choose their mobile networks upon arrival in a country or signing up to a contract before leaving
Currently mobile users are forced to use their standard domestic operator when travelling abroad - or to use alternative arrangements such as a cheap pre-paid SIM card
Under the new regulations customers can choose a different operator with a more attractive travel tariff before leaving - without changing their number
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all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
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Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
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Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
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According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
achieve peak fitness
Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
of the body as well as the heart and lungs making it a great activity for overall fitness It builds lung capacity endurance and strength Swimming is a non-impact activity so itrsquos a good alternative to high-impact exercise like running and aerobics Itrsquos kinder to the joints so a good choice for those with achy knees and ankles Itrsquos also good exercise in pregnancy
Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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tHrifty Business cHarity sHops enjoy pound1Bn Boom
Charity shops took in a record pound974m in the year to march 31 as more families tried to stretch their money as far as possible
The Charity retail association which released the figures said over pound220m is being raised annually for charity through retailing with nearly one million more shoppers from hard-pressed middle class groups turning to charity shops for ldquolow price high qualityrdquo items
in a survey of 1822 people the group found that 55 of people in the uk have bought items from charity shops in the last 12 months with over 40 of those saying they have done so more than five times and one in five saying they will use them more in the next year
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but the association warned that shops are struggling to meet the increased demand amid the austere times
Just over one in six respondents to the survey admitted they have started selling their unwanted clothes to make money instead of donating them while 15 said they were keeping things for longer as they cannot afford to buy new clothing
but with three quarters of people saying they have clothing in their wardrobe they no longer use and many not donating as they just havenrsquot had the time the association has launched a week-long campaign to boost donations
it has called on people with unwanted goods at home to drop them off at their local charity shop ldquoto help not just the charities but also people who are increasingly relying on these shops for good quality clothes furniture and goodsrdquo
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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fooD news lsquotHe ultimate wonDer fooDrsquo
ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
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INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
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mon - thursonly 40euro per day
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(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
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697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
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We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
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At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
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BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
concertina doors etc tel Keith Wood on 638 900 949
T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT
immediate Cash Quick decision We cover all areas
We turn up give cash amp carry We buy almost anything
The Highest Cash Prices PaidONLY serious amp immediate sellers
should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
amp electric CH solar hot water
and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962
aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080
property to rent los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large
bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view
609 199 394
Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business
stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962
norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
from 450euro bull also exteriors painted bull kitchens amp bathrooms
refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner
Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa
300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
selction of young birds fOR saLEBudgies 8euro eachJava finches 12euro
Parakeets for hand rearing
only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
mojacarif you enjoy
meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
for just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in
a box with a photograph and will be seen by more than
35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
and was being kicked in the street I am a lovely boy who gains trust easy but I donrsquot like sudden movements
I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
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forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
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all cHanGe in tHe spanisH property lenDinG marketSpanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is on
a clean up mission to try to put his countryrsquos mortgage market back on track
Gone are the days when local newspapers had adverts offering fake P60s for credit purposes but it could take some time for the lending industry to become more mature according to experts
The Spanish government is for example forcing takeovers and mergers to accelerate the change Banco Sabadell acquired CAM bank for euro1 in December 2011 and BBVA acquired Unnim bank for the same price this month
Whilst Spain didnrsquot have official subprime mortgages in the same manner as the United States throughout the late 2000s it did fall victim to unrealistic mortgages being handed out by greedy banks with the help of unscrupulous mortgage advisers real estate agents lawyers surveyors valuers and accountants
The consequence today is banks having to repossess a significant number of homes making them huge real estate owners and putting a strain on their balance sheets particularly as Rajoy is asking banks to make additional provisions
lsquoAs the property market in Spain boomed many banks took a naiumlve approach to lending money and they are suffering for it now Whilst the UK has various checks and balances in place to prevent the recurrence of scandals such as the endowment mortgage mis-selling of the 1980s and 1990s Spain has yet to get a watertight grip of its financial products although Rajoy is making huge stridesrsquo said Marc elliott independent mortgage consultant and owner of Fluent Finance Abroad
lsquoDeals such as those seen in the past are either non existent or hard to find but if you have a good income and clean credit history the banks will lend Certain banks did not fall into the reckless subprime trap and are lending pretty
much as they were prior to the credit crunchrsquo he added
Dependent on the individual application a general rule of thumb in 2012 is 70 to 80 for Spanish residents and 60 to 70 for non Spanish residents Current lenders will now lend only on the purchase price or the valuation whichever is lower
There are even 100 mortgages available for properties or developments that are directly owned that is repossessed by the banks But these are not available for other properties
lsquoIf you are a first time buyer and you donrsquot have a large cash deposit then it might be wise to consider a bank property If you have a sizable deposit at your fingertips it would probably be better to look at the traditional real estate market as these properties tend to be slightly better value for moneyrsquo explained elliott
lsquoAt the moment banks are looking to get the best price possible for their properties to try and recoup the original funds that were lent they do this is by slightly inflating asking prices and offering excellent finance terms such as little or no money down dealsrsquo he added
He also pointed out that it is extremely difficult to release equity from a Spanish property at present and it is best to speak to numerous banks or seek professional independent advice from a qualified person operating in your area
lsquoAlways speak to more than one mortgage consultant to make sure you are satisfied that you are getting the best person to represent your interests If anyone suggests that obtaining mortgage finance in Spain is easy they are not being completely truthfulrsquo said elliott
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
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Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
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According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
achieve peak fitness
Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
of the body as well as the heart and lungs making it a great activity for overall fitness It builds lung capacity endurance and strength Swimming is a non-impact activity so itrsquos a good alternative to high-impact exercise like running and aerobics Itrsquos kinder to the joints so a good choice for those with achy knees and ankles Itrsquos also good exercise in pregnancy
Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
the family too
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
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POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
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1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
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Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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IreneFRee Bottle
oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
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Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
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Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
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hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
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offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
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COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
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insurance
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adweldsyahoocom
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views possible bamp b
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build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
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609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
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634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
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tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
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t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
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motorinG section
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wanteD
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650 906 114
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storaGe
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not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
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tilinGremoVals cont
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796 9123588
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uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
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large VanRemovals deliveries
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call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
Tennis padelEASYbullHEALTHYbullFU
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HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
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Sat 19th MaySuper Super Saturday150 pint of San Miguel
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COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
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Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
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When you add comfortable chairs to these areas they become luxury box seats from which those of us who worship nature can relax and watch the show
Some architectural historians say that outdoor worship is an American phenomenon that has its roots in the Southern porch While this may be true the architecture of homes in the coldest of climates whether built for year-round use or for summers has come to include a variety of porches even in town centres where no porch is possible apartment balconies provide an opportunity to breathe fresh air
Because porches decks and terraces have become three-
and four-season living rooms their furnishings must be as functional and stylish as those inside the home While wrought iron has been a perennial open-air favourite new products on the market are challenging its dominance These hot-off-the-runway materials can withstand the weather and temperature changes here in Spain keeping their beauty shape and comfort
Wicker is a favourite ndash harkening back to colonial days ndash and more modern aluminium designs are very popular and inexpensive too durable and rustproof when dressed in plump brightly coloured weather-resistant cushions aluminium furniture serves up practicality along with panache
If yoursquore considering adding an open living space to your home try to position it where it will get indirect light or shade for at least part of the day
When arranging the furniture in your new ldquoroomrdquo approach it as you would an indoor living space Consider function first how you will use the space A fire pit outdoor grille fireplace beverage bar or burbling fountain can be the perfect anchor for your seating arrangement And donrsquot forget to bring some of those indoor creature comforts with you a table for books a pitcher of lemonade and candles plus cotton throw for chilly evenings
With all this and an orchestra of birds providing background music you can settle back and enjoy good food and good friends
A place within NatureiN sUmmer we thiNk of oUtdoor liviNg - oN porches pAtios
terrAces decks verANdAs ANd iN gArdeNs therersquos jUst somethiNg soUl NUrtUriNg AboUt beiNg oUt iN the opeN Air
A place within Nature
20 SOLTIMES APRIL 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
wwwblevinsfrankscom
HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change Individuals must take personalised adviceTo keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on
our website wwwblevinsfrankscom
Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
area Parasols on long arms can be bent to the right position and awnings can be wound in and out however as they are
fixed to the wall they cannot be moved to other parts of the garden
Keep parasols looking their best by cleaning with a specialist upholstery shampoo Choose a sunny day so they have a chance to dry out properly without the risk of getting mildewedIf the fabric is just dusty or yoursquore short of time use a vacuum to spruce it
up in an instant
Garden ParasolsGarden Parasols
TOP TIPLook out for parasols that can be
detached and are washable as you
want to keep them looking their best
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According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
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Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
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Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
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POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562
lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa
AlBOX
CUCADOR
la Vida
la Alfoquia
Zurgena
ARBOleAS
We are here
1km
Junc 547Mojacar e15
Cod amp Chips all dayBeeR-BatteRed Cod homemade
Chips amp peas
FRidays
from
595euro(in the bar)
mon-thursamp saturday
CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev
tea danCe with derek 3 - 5pm ~ waltz etcQuiZ niGht ~ 730pm
mens FRiendly daRts throw a few arrows 730pmeyes doWn BinGo8pm Play your Cards Right amp CasH JaCKPOT to be won
yoGa with Liz Hill - 230pm - 4pmladies daRts niGhtLadies - all welcome 730pmCeRoC danCinGwith anne 730 til 930
loose Womenladies GRoupaLL wELCOME 2 - 4pm
mon
tues
weD
tHur
idaBarlav CuCADor
saXon real ale 240euro pER pint
BuDon
tap
WatChpRemieRship
FootBall matChes
see board for match times
liVeliVe1euro
tuBotuBo
la Vida RestauRanteVeninG menu
GReat pRiCesGReat Wine
ComFoRtaBle amp RelaXed atmospheRe With
plenty oF leG Room attentiVe WaitRess seRViCe
Comes as standaRdstunninG vieWs of
olive Groves amp mountainsonly 5 minutes off the main road
signposted to cucador (see map below)
2 CouRses3 CouRses
menu del noChe
lunChtimes 1230 - 330pmmenu del dia
3 CouRse homeCooKinG at itrsquos Best
7euro 5euro
plus
seRVed 6pm-9pmWednesday to satuRday
1230 - 5pm BooKinG adVisaBle
traDitional Delicious Home cookeD sunDay luncH
Blues BRotheRsFRiday 1st June
tiCKets noW aVailaBle
Dinner Dancesaturday 19th may 7 for 730 til late
kris kelly sings your favourite Diva hitsshirley Bassey ~ Dolly parton petula clarke ~ Brenda lee
tHen DancinG until you Drop3 course meal plus 12 bottle of house wine euro1695 per person
BookinG aDVisaBle call or email for menu
A DIVA Cabaret Night
28 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
OUT amp ABOUT
looK out For our live entertAinMent eveninGs
wwwbeachcombermojacarcomtel 950 473 099
Free wiFi
sunday Roast 3 couRSE - 12euroinCludinG dRinKs
regular tRiBute shoWs
see website for details
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover
Bar open 10am - LATEFood served all day
from 1030amLast orders 9pm
menu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHtmenu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHt3 courses euro10
3 courses euro1150
oasisoasisB a r a n d R e s t a u r a n t
Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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IreneFRee Bottle
oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
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much much moreWatch out for our
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insurance
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606 807 797
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637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
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let us take the hassle away from you and
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for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
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tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
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your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
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brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
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630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
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guarenteed
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634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
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1 bedroom
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tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
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are yout confident amp
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to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
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then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
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tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
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Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
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and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
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626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
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motorinG section
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wanteD
swimminG pools
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650 906 114
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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
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25 years exPerieNCe
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796 9123588
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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
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uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
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wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
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wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
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JT METALRECYCLING
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large VanRemovals deliveries
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call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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No matter what time of day your car breaks down or if you lose your keys ldquodonrsquot panicrdquo as the new ad campaign denotes Liberty Seguros will be there to help A courtesy car or taxi will be provided to keep you moving if your car is being repaired and if your keys get lost they will be replaced without any hassle Plus if you have a tracker device installed in your car you may be eligible to receive a sizeable discount As Liberty Seguros works only with the best brokers customers receive premier service with the flexibility to tailor a policy to suit their specific requirements If you need to buy quality car insurance at an affordable price and want to deal with a reputable secure company in your language visit wwwlibertyexpatriateses or call 902 255 258 to find the name of your nearest Liberty Seguros broker
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
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HM Revenue amp Customs (HMRC) data reveals that 41 million are now paying the higher rates an increase from 38 million last year Around a third of taxpayers are paying a higher rate now than they were three years ago
The government has consistently reduced the threshold for paying the 40 tax rate snaring more people into this tax band Fiscal drag - where tax bands do not increase in line with inflation ndash has also contributed
It will not stop here There will be 630000 more higher taxpayers next tax year when the threshold for the 40 rate drops yet again In 2010 the threshold was pound43875 It will be reduced to pound41450 next April The number of 40 taxpayers will then have increased by almost 48 between the 2009-10
tax year and the 2014-15 oneAfter this yearrsquos budget the Institute for Fiscal
Studies (IFS) said the higher rate tax trap is now hitting people with ldquorelatively modestrdquo salaries In 1978 just 3 of taxpayers paid the higher rate of income tax The number rose over the next 10 years but only slightly to 5 Today 125 pay tax at 40 and next year it will jump again to 15
The controversial 50 tax rate on income over pound150000 was introduced by the previous government with effect from April 2010 It was meant to be a temporary measure In this yearrsquos budget the Chancellor said it will be reduced to 45 from April 2013 but gave no hint as to when it will be abolished if at all In an interview on 6th April he said that he is ldquovery happy with the 45p rate of tax rdquo
More amp More PeoPle PAy HigHer TAx rATes in UKBy Bill Blevins FinAnCiAl CorresPonDenT Blevins FrAnKs
Taxes have been rising over much of Europe Some countries are targeting higher earners in other countries like Spain everyone is paying more tax
you may be able to lower your liabilities on your savings investments capital and pensions Surprisingly few people take action to make sure they are paying the least amount possible For advice on tax planning in both the UK and here in Spain contact an international tax advisory firm like Blevins Franks
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Need some shade in your gardenTake at look at our top tips on choosing a garden parasol
Garden parasols not only provide vital shade on sunny days they can also create an attractive
feature on a patio or decking areaHerersquos some points to consider before you buy
Freestanding parasolsare a popular choice as they can sit in the
middle of a garden table and can also be moved around the garden to different positions You can
choose from a wood or metal pole and base and the parasols come in a variety of colours that will either
make a statement or blend in with the surroundings Choose a parasol that is fade stain and rot resistant
and one that can be detached for cleaning
Wall-mounted parasols or patio awningsare fitted to an exterior wall to shade a decking or patio
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According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
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Keep Cool Keep FitSwimming exercises all the major muscle groups
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Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
Due to itrsquos meditative quality swimming can also help
soothe the mind and help turn your attention away from the stresses of the day which not only is important for the mind but also can help reduce the risk of heart disease and high-blood pressure
Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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in a survey of 1822 people the group found that 55 of people in the uk have bought items from charity shops in the last 12 months with over 40 of those saying they have done so more than five times and one in five saying they will use them more in the next year
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but with three quarters of people saying they have clothing in their wardrobe they no longer use and many not donating as they just havenrsquot had the time the association has launched a week-long campaign to boost donations
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
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spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562
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AlBOX
CUCADOR
la Vida
la Alfoquia
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ARBOleAS
We are here
1km
Junc 547Mojacar e15
Cod amp Chips all dayBeeR-BatteRed Cod homemade
Chips amp peas
FRidays
from
595euro(in the bar)
mon-thursamp saturday
CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev
tea danCe with derek 3 - 5pm ~ waltz etcQuiZ niGht ~ 730pm
mens FRiendly daRts throw a few arrows 730pmeyes doWn BinGo8pm Play your Cards Right amp CasH JaCKPOT to be won
yoGa with Liz Hill - 230pm - 4pmladies daRts niGhtLadies - all welcome 730pmCeRoC danCinGwith anne 730 til 930
loose Womenladies GRoupaLL wELCOME 2 - 4pm
mon
tues
weD
tHur
idaBarlav CuCADor
saXon real ale 240euro pER pint
BuDon
tap
WatChpRemieRship
FootBall matChes
see board for match times
liVeliVe1euro
tuBotuBo
la Vida RestauRanteVeninG menu
GReat pRiCesGReat Wine
ComFoRtaBle amp RelaXed atmospheRe With
plenty oF leG Room attentiVe WaitRess seRViCe
Comes as standaRdstunninG vieWs of
olive Groves amp mountainsonly 5 minutes off the main road
signposted to cucador (see map below)
2 CouRses3 CouRses
menu del noChe
lunChtimes 1230 - 330pmmenu del dia
3 CouRse homeCooKinG at itrsquos Best
7euro 5euro
plus
seRVed 6pm-9pmWednesday to satuRday
1230 - 5pm BooKinG adVisaBle
traDitional Delicious Home cookeD sunDay luncH
Blues BRotheRsFRiday 1st June
tiCKets noW aVailaBle
Dinner Dancesaturday 19th may 7 for 730 til late
kris kelly sings your favourite Diva hitsshirley Bassey ~ Dolly parton petula clarke ~ Brenda lee
tHen DancinG until you Drop3 course meal plus 12 bottle of house wine euro1695 per person
BookinG aDVisaBle call or email for menu
A DIVA Cabaret Night
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OUT amp ABOUT
looK out For our live entertAinMent eveninGs
wwwbeachcombermojacarcomtel 950 473 099
Free wiFi
sunday Roast 3 couRSE - 12euroinCludinG dRinKs
regular tRiBute shoWs
see website for details
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover
Bar open 10am - LATEFood served all day
from 1030amLast orders 9pm
menu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHtmenu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHt3 courses euro10
3 courses euro1150
oasisoasisB a r a n d R e s t a u r a n t
Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
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29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
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950 137 208 638 010 691
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come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
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enclosures
electrical
for sale
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gardening
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Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
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potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
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tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
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avonfromclaireyahooes
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near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
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FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
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no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
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Buy Buyauction subasta sl
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Phil Delivers
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in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
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registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
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ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
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numBer plates
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Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
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637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
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for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
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iRonmEtAL works
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609 199 394
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stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
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norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
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refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
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Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
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300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
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only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
mojacarif you enjoy
meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
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paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
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35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
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I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
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motorinG section
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mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
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meters to 15sqmeters
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from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
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not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
marmenorremovalshotmailcom
see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
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Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
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on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
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thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
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car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
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JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
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750euro plus transfer fee
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wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
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TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
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we also take friDGes wasHinG
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now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
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just Drop your copy For the pAper inAlboX 950 121 318
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business hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescom
salessoltimescom
large VanRemovals deliveries
spain - uKFull or half loads
Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
mob 620 475 218
MampD transport
Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale
call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
We ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eVeRy WeeK amp so Could you
f oR onLy 10 euro
situations Vacant
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(pX lWB uK Reg Van)
tel 634 337 185
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call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)
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75 ton lorry part loads
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
How do insurers determine wHat your motor insurance
quote sHould beAs part of the recent launch of its new and improved motor
insurance policy Liberty Seguros the leading expatriate insurance provider in Spain has compiled an informative list of factors taken into account by insurance companies
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bull People Have Accidents - over 40 million accidents around the world each year
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bull Some People File Fraudulent or Inflated Claims - these people believe an accident is an opportunity to make money
bull Your Car - The more expensive a car is to repair or replace the more it costs to insure Itrsquos important to highlight the carrsquos safety features as it can help lower your car insurance quote
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bull 24 hour Roadside Assistance bull Key Loss CoverReplacementbull Up to 65 No-Claims Discount bull Tracker Device Discount
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
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According to a report on Kyerocom the eurozone countries want independent experts to value the toxic real estate assets that Spanish banks have on their balance sheets in order to increase transparency The eurogroup also expects the Government to demand entities to make ldquoa very substantial increase in their provisionsrdquo in order to meet potential losses and complete the reform of the financial sector
The state of the Spanish economy will be one of the central points of the agenda in todayrsquos eurogroup meeting together with the problems in Ireland Portugal and Greece the three countries that have been rescued by the eU
This amalgam is because although Spain does not receive financial assistance it has generated ldquoconcernrdquo in the markets as highlighted by the increased risk premium and has ldquosignificant financial problemsrdquo as explained by a senior eU official
The eurogroup expects the Spanish economy Minister luis de Guindos to set out today to fellow members the measures he intends to implement in order to deal with what the eU considers the two main problems in Spain the situation in the financial sector and the budgetary policies of the autonomous communities
As far as the financial sector is concerned the eurozone countries want De Guindos to first of all give explanations over the partial nationalisation of Bankia
The eU also hopes that Spain will present ldquoa plan which will provide more transparency
on banksrsquo balance sheetsrdquo which the ldquoindependent expertsrdquo should be able to refer to in order to value real estate assets said sources
According to the eurogroup despite the difficulty in preparing them the banking reform should be based on forecasts of the correction of housing prices in Spain over the next two years
With these elements the eU expects the Spanish Government to demand that entities ldquoconsiderably increaserdquo their provisions and capital to increase their resistance to the crisis
In addition europa Press reported that De Guindos is expected to outline the latest changes approved by the Spanish Government and announced in the stability program budget for next year as well as the planned structural reforms Spainrsquos european partners remain concerned about the excessive spending of the autonomous communities
The eurogroup have ruled out at the moment giving Spain another year (until 2014 instead of 2013) to bring the deficit below 3 of GDP even though the Commissionrsquos forecasts on Friday showed a strong worsening of the economic situation
ldquoI am not aware that the Spanish government wants another year and it is therefore an academic debaterdquo said the senior official The reduction of the deficit from 85 last year to 3 in 2012 he said ldquois difficult to achieve but feasiblerdquo
Swimming not only serves as a way to beat the heat it also is a great way for people of all ages to
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Almost every muscle in your body is used when swimming it is an excellent body toner It is not a mere coincidence that most serious swimmers have lean and tightly toned bodies The work your muscles must go through to propel the body through the water resistance not only burns lots of calories but that stubborn fat as well
While swimming can be fun with many health benefits like many sports it can lead to fatal accidents if not done carefully and with proper supervision Even seasoned veterans should consider consulting a trained expert to enhance or maximize their workout
Swimming promotes stamina mobility and overall strength training The water adds resistance to your movements it also forces you to use your core muscles to help the body remain stabilised in the water That is why it is one of the best forms of exercise
Other exercises such as running or rigorous weight-training can put a lot of stress on your joints ligaments and tendons and can lead to chronic injury But the buoyancy of water helps swimmers avoid those injuries Water also increases flexibility because the effects of gravity are
lessened stretches that may be difficult to perform on land can be done with ease in water because the joints are able to move through a greater range of motion
Getting into the swim of thingsYou can burn as many as 900 calories in just one hour of
swimming Spend the bulk of your workout doing the front crawl also known as freestyle itrsquos generally faster than the other strokes so you can cover more distance In addition to the front crawl adding the backstroke and butterfly to your routine will help to avoid boredom Treading water helps to tone the legs and the arms so you even work out when yoursquore just floating about
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Who benefitsSwimming is ideal for people of any age and physical
ability including pregnant women the elderly overweight people arthritis sufferers and those recovering from injuries
So think about swimming as a way to beat the heat and improve your health and enjoy time with
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
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POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562
lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa
AlBOX
CUCADOR
la Vida
la Alfoquia
Zurgena
ARBOleAS
We are here
1km
Junc 547Mojacar e15
Cod amp Chips all dayBeeR-BatteRed Cod homemade
Chips amp peas
FRidays
from
595euro(in the bar)
mon-thursamp saturday
CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev
tea danCe with derek 3 - 5pm ~ waltz etcQuiZ niGht ~ 730pm
mens FRiendly daRts throw a few arrows 730pmeyes doWn BinGo8pm Play your Cards Right amp CasH JaCKPOT to be won
yoGa with Liz Hill - 230pm - 4pmladies daRts niGhtLadies - all welcome 730pmCeRoC danCinGwith anne 730 til 930
loose Womenladies GRoupaLL wELCOME 2 - 4pm
mon
tues
weD
tHur
idaBarlav CuCADor
saXon real ale 240euro pER pint
BuDon
tap
WatChpRemieRship
FootBall matChes
see board for match times
liVeliVe1euro
tuBotuBo
la Vida RestauRanteVeninG menu
GReat pRiCesGReat Wine
ComFoRtaBle amp RelaXed atmospheRe With
plenty oF leG Room attentiVe WaitRess seRViCe
Comes as standaRdstunninG vieWs of
olive Groves amp mountainsonly 5 minutes off the main road
signposted to cucador (see map below)
2 CouRses3 CouRses
menu del noChe
lunChtimes 1230 - 330pmmenu del dia
3 CouRse homeCooKinG at itrsquos Best
7euro 5euro
plus
seRVed 6pm-9pmWednesday to satuRday
1230 - 5pm BooKinG adVisaBle
traDitional Delicious Home cookeD sunDay luncH
Blues BRotheRsFRiday 1st June
tiCKets noW aVailaBle
Dinner Dancesaturday 19th may 7 for 730 til late
kris kelly sings your favourite Diva hitsshirley Bassey ~ Dolly parton petula clarke ~ Brenda lee
tHen DancinG until you Drop3 course meal plus 12 bottle of house wine euro1695 per person
BookinG aDVisaBle call or email for menu
A DIVA Cabaret Night
28 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
OUT amp ABOUT
looK out For our live entertAinMent eveninGs
wwwbeachcombermojacarcomtel 950 473 099
Free wiFi
sunday Roast 3 couRSE - 12euroinCludinG dRinKs
regular tRiBute shoWs
see website for details
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover
Bar open 10am - LATEFood served all day
from 1030amLast orders 9pm
menu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHtmenu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHt3 courses euro10
3 courses euro1150
oasisoasisB a r a n d R e s t a u r a n t
Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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IreneFRee Bottle
oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
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much much moreWatch out for our
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insurance
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606 807 797
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637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
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let us take the hassle away from you and
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for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
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tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
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your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
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brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
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630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
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guarenteed
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634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
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1 bedroom
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tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
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are yout confident amp
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to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
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then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
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tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
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Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
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and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
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626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
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motorinG section
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wanteD
swimminG pools
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650 906 114
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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
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25 years exPerieNCe
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796 9123588
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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
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uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
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wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
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wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
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JT METALRECYCLING
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large VanRemovals deliveries
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call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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No matter what time of day your car breaks down or if you lose your keys ldquodonrsquot panicrdquo as the new ad campaign denotes Liberty Seguros will be there to help A courtesy car or taxi will be provided to keep you moving if your car is being repaired and if your keys get lost they will be replaced without any hassle Plus if you have a tracker device installed in your car you may be eligible to receive a sizeable discount As Liberty Seguros works only with the best brokers customers receive premier service with the flexibility to tailor a policy to suit their specific requirements If you need to buy quality car insurance at an affordable price and want to deal with a reputable secure company in your language visit wwwlibertyexpatriateses or call 902 255 258 to find the name of your nearest Liberty Seguros broker
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
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Greek president karolos papoulias failed to form a coalition government through talks on sunday and will continue discussions with political leaders on monday evening
bank shares are worst hit particularly in spain and France with madridrsquos ibex index down 28 and the Cac down 23
londonrsquos 100 share index is down 17 and Germanyrsquos dax down 2
French banks were among the biggest fallers as investors worried about their exposure to other troubled eurozone countries
bnp paribas was 34 lower societe Generale lost 33 and Credit agricole fell 34
spanish banks banco santander and bankia were down 34 and 44 respectively as they said they would set aside an extra 27bn euros (pound216bn) and 21bn euros to meet new government requirements aimed at cleaning up the countryrsquos ailing property market
meanwhile both spain and italy carried out successful bond auctions on monday
appetite for spanish and italian debt was more than strong enough but the return demanded by investors in spainrsquos debt was higher than in previous auctions reflecting a dip in confidence
spain sold 29bn euros in short-term debt paying 2985 up from 2623 last time
The difference in the rate demanded by spanish 10-year bond investors over the equivalent German bunds hit 483 its highest level since the creation of the
euro
The yield or interest rate on spainrsquos key 10-year bonds which are traded on the market jumped 23 basis points to a record high of 622
italy raised 525bn euros paying a yield of 391 almost unchanged on the previous rate of 389
The undermining factor is again the future of the eurozone
Greecersquos lack of a government puts in doubt its ability to stick to austerity measures imposed as part of its financial bailout Without holding to agreed cuts it will not get the rest of the support funds it needs to function
adding to the lack of clarity is the fact that anti-bailout parties did well in the elections
anti-austerity feeling may be growing in Germany too after Chancellor angela merkelrsquos party suffered a defeat on sunday in an election in north rhine-Westphalia the countryrsquos most populous state
on top of that new French president Francois hollande won his place after promising to focus more on growth rather than austerity raising concerns as to whether he will be able to work as closely with mrs merkel as his predecessor nicolas sarkozy did
The two were the driving force behind the eurozonersquos fiscal compact
later on monday eurozone finance ministers will meet in brussels to discuss the situation in Greece and spain
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
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Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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IreneFRee Bottle
oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
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in a survey of 1822 people the group found that 55 of people in the uk have bought items from charity shops in the last 12 months with over 40 of those saying they have done so more than five times and one in five saying they will use them more in the next year
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Just over one in six respondents to the survey admitted they have started selling their unwanted clothes to make money instead of donating them while 15 said they were keeping things for longer as they cannot afford to buy new clothing
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
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spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
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INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
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Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
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697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
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We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
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daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
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30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
concertina doors etc tel Keith Wood on 638 900 949
T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT
immediate Cash Quick decision We cover all areas
We turn up give cash amp carry We buy almost anything
The Highest Cash Prices PaidONLY serious amp immediate sellers
should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
amp electric CH solar hot water
and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962
aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080
property to rent los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large
bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view
609 199 394
Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business
stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962
norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
from 450euro bull also exteriors painted bull kitchens amp bathrooms
refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner
Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa
300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
selction of young birds fOR saLEBudgies 8euro eachJava finches 12euro
Parakeets for hand rearing
only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
mojacarif you enjoy
meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
for just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in
a box with a photograph and will be seen by more than
35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
and was being kicked in the street I am a lovely boy who gains trust easy but I donrsquot like sudden movements
I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
storage rooms for rent 5 square
meters to 15sqmeters
roquetas de mar urbanisation
from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
SAtELLitEteleVision
a1 sKy teleVision systems
satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc
also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
Floor AND wAll tiliNG SPeCiAliSt
Call Steve holmantel 697 678 708
not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
marmenorremovalshotmailcom
see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
DVLA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available
Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
CaRs motoRhomes amp Vans any Condition We ColleCt
thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone
car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
must Be diesel spanish plated amp
ReliaBle Call 609 199 394
trAnslAtor quAliFieD amp eXperienceD Hospital doctor Lawyer school
Residencia documents etc Call amaya on 665 718 967
JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles
Wanted
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
uRGEnTLy REQuiREd aLL Mitsubishi shogun Monteo Pajero
Landrover amp all other makesCollect from anywhere
fORd TRansiT 190 Luton Van MOT Sept
TAX End of June 1991 Model euro1000
Tel 676 381 349
HOnda CiviC Coupe New ITV PAS EW amp electric mirrors
750euro plus transfer fee
Tel 950 064 797
wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
Life Treatment facilityCertificates issued
Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD
WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take friDGes wasHinG
macHines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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death (8)21 Love writer that is candid (4)22 Regal dress
- strangely inconsiderate (10)
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8 i squealed without my rising hesitation at place of exercise (9)
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fooD news lsquotHe ultimate wonDer fooDrsquo
ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
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INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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IreneFRee Bottle
oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
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609 199 394 or 950 064 801
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If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
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634 327 201
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tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
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650 906 114
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796 9123588
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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
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large VanRemovals deliveries
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call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
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The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
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Viewpointdear lord coei am so looking forward to the start of the lord
coe summer olympic Games in london on 17th july but i am very worried about several points which donrsquot seem to have been covered in any press or internet releases
i am very concerned that the Gods might not be looking favourably on your Games the failure of the flame to stay alight might be a bad omen Please reassure me that the appropriate deities were consulted fitting sacrifices were made and that the credentials of all those High Priestesses were thoroughly checked ndash they all looked suspiciously young to me and nothing would annoy a god more than the omission of a decent sacrifice and phoney High Priestesses
then there is the matter of transporting the flame i read that it is being flown by the royal naval air force into rnas culdrose However i am confused if each bearer carries
the torch for 300 metres
what happens on the flight It doesnrsquot take long for a plane even a slow one to cover 300 metres so if one person holds it for the whole flight they will have held it for very much more than 300 metres i am sure that there is a union of torch bearers somewhere that will see this as grossly unfair and
could even call strike actionwhat then the whole relay could be thrown into
jeopardy as i see it the only acceptable course would be to do a high-speed pass-the-parcel or rather a high speed pass-the-flame throughout the flight where the torch gets passed rapidly from one bearer to the next to add authenticity perhaps they should all jog on the spot
Irsquom not even going to try to work out how many 300 metreses there are between athens and culdrose but Irsquove got a sneaking suspicion that you are going to need more than a plane load of people to keep within the 300 metre rule Perhaps the sas could airlift some more people in halfway there just to make up the numbers and keep the torch bearers union happy
i am sure that you have thought of all these little details though i am concerned that maybe some of your team are not maintaining standards quite as highly as you would have expected for instance who was it who found all those extra tickets which are now available whose sofa were they down
Perhaps if that same person looked down their sofa again they would find enough ready cash to pay off the national deficit
i remain respectfully yoursworried of limariaBy jos Biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
worrieD
in the week after Christmas 2011 and before the old bearded guy with the scythe and hourglass shuffled off in order to allow the new year in i did a silly thing well not so silly actually although to the casual observer it would have appeared to be a little premature and a bit hasty to say the least
i booked tickets for a Christmas show in December 2012
This is no ordinary Christmas show however and from a practical standpoint it is always advisable to get in as early as possible for this particular event Even though it was so soon after Christmas and i knew from experience how popular the show is i was amazed at the number of tickets that had already been sold in the opening few days of their release Out of curiosity i have just looked
again at the website and for the particular performance that we will be attending there is one solitary seat remaining ndash seven months before curtain-up
The show is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular in norfolk and without doubt it is the best Christmas show in the universe well alright i havenrsquot actually attended all the Christmas shows in the universe but i have never seen anything that comes close to this For seven consecutive years before leaving England i organised coach parties to Thursford and we even flew back especially for the show during our first two years in Spain it really is that good and Christmas just isnrsquot complete without that yearly Thursford fix i will go so far as to say that it should be included on the lsquoThings to do before you diersquo schedule that newspapers and magazines are so fond of espousing in fact i have it on good authority that it was right at the top of the list for the movie The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack nicholson but was excluded during the editing when the producers realized
that the majority of American cinemagoers have no idea where England is let alone norfolk
For many the place Thursford is a complete unknown let alone the show bearing its name But when i tell you that there are two performances daily ndash seven days a week ndash from november 9th until December 23rd in 2012 at 1400 people a sitting it will give you some idea of its popularity Moreover when you learn that the whole run of ninety performances is set to be a sell out this means that 120000 people in total will attend the show this year and it puts into perspective even more the extraordinary scale of the thing
The history of the show is fascinating
One Christmas more than 30 years ago a small festive show took place in this tiny north norfolk village a rural pimple midway between the market towns of Fakenham and Holt it featured the choristers of Kingrsquos College Cambridge and little did the organisers know that this seasonal offering would be the birth of what is now Englandrsquos largest Christmas show
it was staged in the converted By colin Bird badbirdnowgmailcom
m i n c e p i e s i n m ay - a G l i m p s e o f t H i n G s t o c o m e cattle sheds that held the steam collection of the late George Cushing whose love of Christmas came second only to his life time love affair with steam engines From those modest beginnings the event caught the publicrsquos imagination and over the years grew into the mega event it has now become - as did the steam collection now recognized as one of the most important of its kind in the world The location may be remote but thousands of visitors make an annual pilgrimage to experience the multi-million pound spectacular
Attending for the first time the visitor must wonder if they have taken the wrong turning when they negotiate the narrow country lane once the main A148 Cromer road has been left behind But suddenly there they
are entering a huge bustling car park filled with vehicles and a collection of coaches from such diverse locations as Swansea the isle of wight and Cornwall
The whole of the complex is given over to the Christmas extravaganza with much of the steam collection mothballed for the winter although certain exhibits such as the mighty wurlitzer organ and a vintage fairground carousel are in evidence and are an integral part of the show
Auditions for singers and
musicians are usually held in London in June with the dancers being added later in September ndash all told 100 members of cast with a back stage and technical crew of 50 or more And itrsquos noticeable if you regularly attend Thursford that many members come back to perform year after year
i should be thinking of barbees and beaches i know but i have just found some left over mince pies in the dark recesses of the freezer and it brought Christmas to mind
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- strangely inconsiderate (10)
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27SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
fooD news lsquotHe ultimate wonDer fooDrsquo
ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562
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We are here
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Cod amp Chips all dayBeeR-BatteRed Cod homemade
Chips amp peas
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from
595euro(in the bar)
mon-thursamp saturday
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tea danCe with derek 3 - 5pm ~ waltz etcQuiZ niGht ~ 730pm
mens FRiendly daRts throw a few arrows 730pmeyes doWn BinGo8pm Play your Cards Right amp CasH JaCKPOT to be won
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loose Womenladies GRoupaLL wELCOME 2 - 4pm
mon
tues
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idaBarlav CuCADor
saXon real ale 240euro pER pint
BuDon
tap
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FootBall matChes
see board for match times
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la Vida RestauRanteVeninG menu
GReat pRiCesGReat Wine
ComFoRtaBle amp RelaXed atmospheRe With
plenty oF leG Room attentiVe WaitRess seRViCe
Comes as standaRdstunninG vieWs of
olive Groves amp mountainsonly 5 minutes off the main road
signposted to cucador (see map below)
2 CouRses3 CouRses
menu del noChe
lunChtimes 1230 - 330pmmenu del dia
3 CouRse homeCooKinG at itrsquos Best
7euro 5euro
plus
seRVed 6pm-9pmWednesday to satuRday
1230 - 5pm BooKinG adVisaBle
traDitional Delicious Home cookeD sunDay luncH
Blues BRotheRsFRiday 1st June
tiCKets noW aVailaBle
Dinner Dancesaturday 19th may 7 for 730 til late
kris kelly sings your favourite Diva hitsshirley Bassey ~ Dolly parton petula clarke ~ Brenda lee
tHen DancinG until you Drop3 course meal plus 12 bottle of house wine euro1695 per person
BookinG aDVisaBle call or email for menu
A DIVA Cabaret Night
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OUT amp ABOUT
looK out For our live entertAinMent eveninGs
wwwbeachcombermojacarcomtel 950 473 099
Free wiFi
sunday Roast 3 couRSE - 12euroinCludinG dRinKs
regular tRiBute shoWs
see website for details
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover
Bar open 10am - LATEFood served all day
from 1030amLast orders 9pm
menu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHtmenu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHt3 courses euro10
3 courses euro1150
oasisoasisB a r a n d R e s t a u r a n t
Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
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29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
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Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
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C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
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Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
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How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
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Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
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On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
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FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
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Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
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BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
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950 432 110 607 364 917
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i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
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construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
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tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
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soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
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auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
concertina doors etc tel Keith Wood on 638 900 949
T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT
immediate Cash Quick decision We cover all areas
We turn up give cash amp carry We buy almost anything
The Highest Cash Prices PaidONLY serious amp immediate sellers
should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
amp electric CH solar hot water
and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962
aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080
property to rent los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large
bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view
609 199 394
Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business
stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962
norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
from 450euro bull also exteriors painted bull kitchens amp bathrooms
refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner
Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa
300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
selction of young birds fOR saLEBudgies 8euro eachJava finches 12euro
Parakeets for hand rearing
only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
mojacarif you enjoy
meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
for just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in
a box with a photograph and will be seen by more than
35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
and was being kicked in the street I am a lovely boy who gains trust easy but I donrsquot like sudden movements
I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
storage rooms for rent 5 square
meters to 15sqmeters
roquetas de mar urbanisation
from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
SAtELLitEteleVision
a1 sKy teleVision systems
satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc
also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
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Call Steve holmantel 697 678 708
not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
marmenorremovalshotmailcom
see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
DVLA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available
Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
CaRs motoRhomes amp Vans any Condition We ColleCt
thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone
car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
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trAnslAtor quAliFieD amp eXperienceD Hospital doctor Lawyer school
Residencia documents etc Call amaya on 665 718 967
JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles
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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
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Landrover amp all other makesCollect from anywhere
fORd TRansiT 190 Luton Van MOT Sept
TAX End of June 1991 Model euro1000
Tel 676 381 349
HOnda CiviC Coupe New ITV PAS EW amp electric mirrors
750euro plus transfer fee
Tel 950 064 797
wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD
WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take friDGes wasHinG
macHines microwaVes all electrical
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now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
albox amp mojacar playa
just Drop your copy For the pAper inAlboX 950 121 318
MojAcAr 950 615 596remoVals Advertise your
business hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescom
salessoltimescom
large VanRemovals deliveries
spain - uKFull or half loads
Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
mob 620 475 218
MampD transport
Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale
call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
We ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eVeRy WeeK amp so Could you
f oR onLy 10 euro
situations Vacant
staff urGently needed for a
busy cafe la conception
area partfull timetel 664 619 819 or 679 207 545
classic auDi quatro s24Wd spanish Reghistory original
handbooksdrives superbly Rhd
all usual extraseuro2600
(pX lWB uK Reg Van)
tel 634 337 185
storage available based ldquolos Gallardosrdquo amprdquohertfordshirerdquo
call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)
00 44 794 3135 214 (uK)woodncohotmailcom
DAversquos trAnsport
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75 ton lorry part loads
self loadunloadMinimal rates owner Driver
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
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open 12noon till late Wed - Mon (closed tuesday)
Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous
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parting (8)16 itrsquos act is destroyed when resting (6)17 some broadsheet rag i considered very sad (6)19 if alien enters fruit is it bounded by birth and
death (8)21 Love writer that is candid (4)22 Regal dress
- strangely inconsiderate (10)
25 with which you can shoot me in vehicle before middle of May (6)
26 summing up nobleman in grand beginning (8)
27 intimate friend takes queen to male child (8)
28 Bothers girl with love Heartlessly yes (6)
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shortened tree (5)3 vehicle to keep
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graduate with weapon (7)
5 Cautious clue far off (7)
6 setter has a less back to front disease (7)
7 spaceman Reagan enters as reportedly instructed (9)
8 i squealed without my rising hesitation at place of exercise (9)
14 Parole egghead with an awful ldquoflying-machinerdquo (9)
15 arranges drink always to go in non-starting writers (9)
18 Canrsquot i read 50 somehow sure (7)19 soundly reasoned soldier is in pub (7)20 shape and turn the french recipe (7)23 nearly late with empty italian language (5)24 nus comes up with new closing strategy thatrsquos
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doWn1 Listener (6)2 Senior church official (6)3 sun (4)4 City in south central ukraine (6)5 Protected (8)6 Ramparts (10)7 was present at (8)8 whiskies (8)14 Exposes to radiation (10)16 Being the exact same one (8)17 senior generals (archaic) (8)18 asks (8)22 Christian holy holiday (6)23 Hostility (6)24 Kindling (6)27 Permits (4)
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27SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
fooD news lsquotHe ultimate wonDer fooDrsquo
ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562
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signposted to cucador (see map below)
2 CouRses3 CouRses
menu del noChe
lunChtimes 1230 - 330pmmenu del dia
3 CouRse homeCooKinG at itrsquos Best
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plus
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1230 - 5pm BooKinG adVisaBle
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Blues BRotheRsFRiday 1st June
tiCKets noW aVailaBle
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kris kelly sings your favourite Diva hitsshirley Bassey ~ Dolly parton petula clarke ~ Brenda lee
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28 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
OUT amp ABOUT
looK out For our live entertAinMent eveninGs
wwwbeachcombermojacarcomtel 950 473 099
Free wiFi
sunday Roast 3 couRSE - 12euroinCludinG dRinKs
regular tRiBute shoWs
see website for details
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover
Bar open 10am - LATEFood served all day
from 1030amLast orders 9pm
menu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHtmenu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHt3 courses euro10
3 courses euro1150
oasisoasisB a r a n d R e s t a u r a n t
Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
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Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
concertina doors etc tel Keith Wood on 638 900 949
T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT
immediate Cash Quick decision We cover all areas
We turn up give cash amp carry We buy almost anything
The Highest Cash Prices PaidONLY serious amp immediate sellers
should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
amp electric CH solar hot water
and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962
aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080
property to rent los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large
bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view
609 199 394
Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business
stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962
norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
from 450euro bull also exteriors painted bull kitchens amp bathrooms
refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner
Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa
300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
selction of young birds fOR saLEBudgies 8euro eachJava finches 12euro
Parakeets for hand rearing
only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
mojacarif you enjoy
meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
for just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in
a box with a photograph and will be seen by more than
35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
and was being kicked in the street I am a lovely boy who gains trust easy but I donrsquot like sudden movements
I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
storage rooms for rent 5 square
meters to 15sqmeters
roquetas de mar urbanisation
from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
SAtELLitEteleVision
a1 sKy teleVision systems
satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc
also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
Floor AND wAll tiliNG SPeCiAliSt
Call Steve holmantel 697 678 708
not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
marmenorremovalshotmailcom
see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
DVLA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available
Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
CaRs motoRhomes amp Vans any Condition We ColleCt
thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone
car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
must Be diesel spanish plated amp
ReliaBle Call 609 199 394
trAnslAtor quAliFieD amp eXperienceD Hospital doctor Lawyer school
Residencia documents etc Call amaya on 665 718 967
JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles
Wanted
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
uRGEnTLy REQuiREd aLL Mitsubishi shogun Monteo Pajero
Landrover amp all other makesCollect from anywhere
fORd TRansiT 190 Luton Van MOT Sept
TAX End of June 1991 Model euro1000
Tel 676 381 349
HOnda CiviC Coupe New ITV PAS EW amp electric mirrors
750euro plus transfer fee
Tel 950 064 797
wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
Life Treatment facilityCertificates issued
Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD
WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take friDGes wasHinG
macHines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
albox amp mojacar playa
just Drop your copy For the pAper inAlboX 950 121 318
MojAcAr 950 615 596remoVals Advertise your
business hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescom
salessoltimescom
large VanRemovals deliveries
spain - uKFull or half loads
Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
mob 620 475 218
MampD transport
Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale
call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
We ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eVeRy WeeK amp so Could you
f oR onLy 10 euro
situations Vacant
staff urGently needed for a
busy cafe la conception
area partfull timetel 664 619 819 or 679 207 545
classic auDi quatro s24Wd spanish Reghistory original
handbooksdrives superbly Rhd
all usual extraseuro2600
(pX lWB uK Reg Van)
tel 634 337 185
storage available based ldquolos Gallardosrdquo amprdquohertfordshirerdquo
call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)
00 44 794 3135 214 (uK)woodncohotmailcom
DAversquos trAnsport
spAinuKlocAl
75 ton lorry part loads
self loadunloadMinimal rates owner Driver
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The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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Here are some of the general and personal factors that affect insurance rates
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
Tennis padelEASYbullHEALTHYbullFU
N bull amp
bull 4 Clay Tennis Courts bull 7 Hard Tennis Courts bull 7 Padel Glass Enclosuresbull Gymbull Bar amp Restaurant with Terrace bull Childrenrsquos Play areabull accommodation for Players bull sports Equipment for sale and Rent
40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012
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wsoltim
escom
remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
902 750 190
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Golf Discounts and Golf Packages Available
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS
Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar
call or e-mail us for further information
fully furnished one bedroom apartment with spectacular views over Envia Golf Course
Bargain at euro52000
Envia Golf Complex
Great apartments available in the urbanisation of Roquetas de mar from 55000euro and in almerimar from 69000euro
one Way Car hire services to and From all spanish and uk
locations
property Rentals available and property management services
also arranged
almeria living avenida playa serena 63 04740 Roquetas de mar almeria tel (0034) 950 33 66 26
mob(0034) 670 810 948670 784 470 Fax (0034) 950 336 660e-mail infoalmerialivingcom Web-site wwwalmerialivingcom
Property of the weekProperty of the weekProperty of the week
We are located on the paseo between the
Zoraida Garden hotel and the port of roquetas De Mar
950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk
BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr
Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am
please phone to book a tablesunday LunCH 1PM - 6PMMain Course550euro 3 Course lunCh10euro
wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun
from 14th March 5euro per session
TuEsday
Bingo 3pm
wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp
Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)
Quiz 9PMfRiday
Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro
saTuRday CuRRyONION BHAJEE CHICKEN
Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AND SOAPS SHOWN
MOnday 21sT MayCHINESE NIGHT FROM 730PM6euro per person
bar
avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559
yvonne dave amp John Welcome you to
ydaWakes
daRts BoaRd
pool taBle
OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)
all day eVeRy day on loCal spiRits amp miXeRs Wine and
san miGuel Bottles
monday 830pm - BinGO
MEAlS FRoM 3euroAll DAy BREAkFAST FRoM 360euro
all liVe spoRts CoVeRaGesaturDay 19tH mayMusiC wiTH BRian
fREE LiGHT suPPER
2 FoR 1
help FoR heRoes
1st event - Wednesday 6th June - Charity day -
1000am onwards to include table top sale BBQ music Bingo and
much moredonations Volunteers and
fund raising suggestions are all very welcome
HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
wed and fri
aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs
Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm Closed this Thursday Sunday amp Monday
CHAPLINS Pub27 CALLE SIERRA NEVADA 200M FROM HOTEL PLAyA ZUL ROqUETAS
Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368
Sat 19th MaySuper Super Saturday150 pint of San Miguel
Wine 1euroBottled Beer 1euro
Burgers Hot Dogs Curry amp Rice 150
Prices ApplyDuring Play-Off Final
(4pm KO) amp Champions League Final (845 KO)
COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
welcomed byBernard amp Ralf
open 12noon till late Wed - Mon (closed tuesday)
Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous
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27SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
fooD news lsquotHe ultimate wonDer fooDrsquo
ignored by dieters because they are lsquofatteningrsquo few would class the potato as a lsquowonder foodrsquo packed full of vitamins minerals and nutrients
But the spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods - such as bananas broccoli beetroot nuts and avocado a study has found
The researchers said people are wrong to shun it in favour of modern and more expensive alternatives
A jacket potato has five-and-a-half times as much fibre as the average banana - and is packed with more vitamin C than is found in three avocados
Last year a separate study discovered that eating spuds twice a day can lower blood pressure - and contrary to popular perceptions it wonrsquot make you put on weight
The new research also found that the potato contains more of the mineral selenium than the average child gets from
all the seeds and nuts they consume
The study was completed by the independent nutritionist Sigrid Gibson on behalf of the Potato Council
They have produced a mobile phone app which compares how good potatoes are with the traditional superfoods
Sian Porter the Potato Councilrsquos consultant dietitian told the Daily Express lsquoit is important to have a wide variety of foods in your diet but sometimes our heads are turned by new things and we underestimate old favourites like potatoes and how they compare to other often more expensive ldquosuperfoodsrdquorsquo
The researchers analysed the food intake of 876 children and 948 adults for the study
Sigrid Gibson added lsquo we think of bananas as being a good source of potassium and they are but potatoes make a more significant contribution to the dietrsquo
mcDonalDrsquos lsquoHealtHyrsquo fruit soft Drink for cHilDren tHat contains 12 spoonfuls of suGar
POTATOES HAVE MORE nuTRiEnTS ViTAMinS AnD MinERALS THAn
TRADiTiOnAL lsquoSuPERFOODSrsquo
spanisH scientists DiscoVer wHy alcoHol causes Brain DamaGe
Scientists in Spain have proven for the first time that continuous alcohol consumption causes brain damage
Experiments revealed ethanol in alcohol wears away at the sheath of the myelin a substance in the brain that controls nervous function causing delayed reactions
Although it has long been known that excessive or regular consumption of alcohol leads to a cognitive decline the exact reason for this has not been found out until now
Sophisticated imaging following laboratory tests showed a disintegration of the proteins that form the myelin sheath
McDonaldrsquos is to introduce a lsquohealthyrsquo fizzy drink for children that promises one of their five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables - yet is packed with sugar and calories
The new drink called Fruitizz is part of the fast food giantrsquos efforts to improve the health credentials of its childrenrsquos meals
it follows the introduction of carrot sticks fruit bags mineral water and organic semi-skimmed milk to its Happy Meal menu
The lsquofizzy treatrsquo will be served from the central drinks tower at the counter alongside other soft drink staples as research had found children found this lsquomore exciting and desirablersquo according to the chain
McDonaldrsquos said the drink contains no added sugars artificial colours or flavours and blends 60 per cent fruit juice from grapes apples and raspberries with natural sparkling water giving one of the five-a-day portions
But a large 500ml cup still contains 49 grams of sugar - while health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams in a day The drink also contains 200 calories
Dietitian Christina Merryfield of Londonrsquos Bupa Cromwell Hospital told The Sun lsquoA large cup of this drink has more sugar than a can of Fanta
lsquoSugary drinks can encourage tooth decay and erosion and lead to weight gain water is a much better option and milk is great because it is full of calcium and other vitamins and mineralsrsquo
Tam Fry of the national Obesity Forum said lsquoFor a drink purporting to be healthy having this much sugar is appalling The danger to children is incrediblersquo
McDonaldrsquos chief executive and president Jill McDonald said lsquowe are thrilled to be unveiling Fruitizz a refreshing fizzy fruit juice drink that will help parents give children one of their five-a-day
lsquoFor the past three years we have been working hard behind the scenes to create a fizzy drink that is unlike anything else currently available in high street restaurants
lsquowe tried and tested 80 formulations in order to create the right product that delivers nutritional benefit as well as a new exciting tastersquo
Childrenrsquos Food Campaign spokesman Malcolm Clark said lsquoitrsquos encouraging to see companies like McDonaldrsquos making it easier for parents to make healthier choices for their children The best news for childrenrsquos health will be if fruit-based drinks start to displace sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola from childrenrsquos menus in McDonaldrsquosrsquo
The drink will be available from May 16it was also recently revealed that a large
strawberry milkshake sold by the fast food chain contains the equivalent of a staggering 16 cubes of sugar McDonaldrsquos has previously come under fire for offering a breakfast wrap that contains 595 calories ndash almost a third of the daily recommended amount A Big Mac has 490 calories One wrap also contains almost half of a personrsquos daily allowance of fat and saturated fat and 23g of salt This is almost half the recommended salt limit of 6g a day for adults ndash and more than half a childrsquos allowance of 4g
Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562
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AlBOX
CUCADOR
la Vida
la Alfoquia
Zurgena
ARBOleAS
We are here
1km
Junc 547Mojacar e15
Cod amp Chips all dayBeeR-BatteRed Cod homemade
Chips amp peas
FRidays
from
595euro(in the bar)
mon-thursamp saturday
CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev
tea danCe with derek 3 - 5pm ~ waltz etcQuiZ niGht ~ 730pm
mens FRiendly daRts throw a few arrows 730pmeyes doWn BinGo8pm Play your Cards Right amp CasH JaCKPOT to be won
yoGa with Liz Hill - 230pm - 4pmladies daRts niGhtLadies - all welcome 730pmCeRoC danCinGwith anne 730 til 930
loose Womenladies GRoupaLL wELCOME 2 - 4pm
mon
tues
weD
tHur
idaBarlav CuCADor
saXon real ale 240euro pER pint
BuDon
tap
WatChpRemieRship
FootBall matChes
see board for match times
liVeliVe1euro
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la Vida RestauRanteVeninG menu
GReat pRiCesGReat Wine
ComFoRtaBle amp RelaXed atmospheRe With
plenty oF leG Room attentiVe WaitRess seRViCe
Comes as standaRdstunninG vieWs of
olive Groves amp mountainsonly 5 minutes off the main road
signposted to cucador (see map below)
2 CouRses3 CouRses
menu del noChe
lunChtimes 1230 - 330pmmenu del dia
3 CouRse homeCooKinG at itrsquos Best
7euro 5euro
plus
seRVed 6pm-9pmWednesday to satuRday
1230 - 5pm BooKinG adVisaBle
traDitional Delicious Home cookeD sunDay luncH
Blues BRotheRsFRiday 1st June
tiCKets noW aVailaBle
Dinner Dancesaturday 19th may 7 for 730 til late
kris kelly sings your favourite Diva hitsshirley Bassey ~ Dolly parton petula clarke ~ Brenda lee
tHen DancinG until you Drop3 course meal plus 12 bottle of house wine euro1695 per person
BookinG aDVisaBle call or email for menu
A DIVA Cabaret Night
28 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
OUT amp ABOUT
looK out For our live entertAinMent eveninGs
wwwbeachcombermojacarcomtel 950 473 099
Free wiFi
sunday Roast 3 couRSE - 12euroinCludinG dRinKs
regular tRiBute shoWs
see website for details
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover
Bar open 10am - LATEFood served all day
from 1030amLast orders 9pm
menu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHtmenu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHt3 courses euro10
3 courses euro1150
oasisoasisB a r a n d R e s t a u r a n t
Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
concertina doors etc tel Keith Wood on 638 900 949
T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT
immediate Cash Quick decision We cover all areas
We turn up give cash amp carry We buy almost anything
The Highest Cash Prices PaidONLY serious amp immediate sellers
should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
amp electric CH solar hot water
and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962
aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080
property to rent los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large
bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view
609 199 394
Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business
stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962
norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
from 450euro bull also exteriors painted bull kitchens amp bathrooms
refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner
Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa
300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
selction of young birds fOR saLEBudgies 8euro eachJava finches 12euro
Parakeets for hand rearing
only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
mojacarif you enjoy
meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
for just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in
a box with a photograph and will be seen by more than
35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
and was being kicked in the street I am a lovely boy who gains trust easy but I donrsquot like sudden movements
I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
storage rooms for rent 5 square
meters to 15sqmeters
roquetas de mar urbanisation
from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
SAtELLitEteleVision
a1 sKy teleVision systems
satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc
also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
Floor AND wAll tiliNG SPeCiAliSt
Call Steve holmantel 697 678 708
not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
marmenorremovalshotmailcom
see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
DVLA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available
Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
CaRs motoRhomes amp Vans any Condition We ColleCt
thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone
car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
must Be diesel spanish plated amp
ReliaBle Call 609 199 394
trAnslAtor quAliFieD amp eXperienceD Hospital doctor Lawyer school
Residencia documents etc Call amaya on 665 718 967
JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles
Wanted
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
uRGEnTLy REQuiREd aLL Mitsubishi shogun Monteo Pajero
Landrover amp all other makesCollect from anywhere
fORd TRansiT 190 Luton Van MOT Sept
TAX End of June 1991 Model euro1000
Tel 676 381 349
HOnda CiviC Coupe New ITV PAS EW amp electric mirrors
750euro plus transfer fee
Tel 950 064 797
wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
Life Treatment facilityCertificates issued
Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD
WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take friDGes wasHinG
macHines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
albox amp mojacar playa
just Drop your copy For the pAper inAlboX 950 121 318
MojAcAr 950 615 596remoVals Advertise your
business hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescom
salessoltimescom
large VanRemovals deliveries
spain - uKFull or half loads
Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
mob 620 475 218
MampD transport
Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale
call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
We ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eVeRy WeeK amp so Could you
f oR onLy 10 euro
situations Vacant
staff urGently needed for a
busy cafe la conception
area partfull timetel 664 619 819 or 679 207 545
classic auDi quatro s24Wd spanish Reghistory original
handbooksdrives superbly Rhd
all usual extraseuro2600
(pX lWB uK Reg Van)
tel 634 337 185
storage available based ldquolos Gallardosrdquo amprdquohertfordshirerdquo
call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)
00 44 794 3135 214 (uK)woodncohotmailcom
DAversquos trAnsport
spAinuKlocAl
75 ton lorry part loads
self loadunloadMinimal rates owner Driver
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
Tennis padelEASYbullHEALTHYbullFU
N bull amp
bull 4 Clay Tennis Courts bull 7 Hard Tennis Courts bull 7 Padel Glass Enclosuresbull Gymbull Bar amp Restaurant with Terrace bull Childrenrsquos Play areabull accommodation for Players bull sports Equipment for sale and Rent
40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012
ww
wsoltim
escom
remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
902 750 190
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Golf Discounts and Golf Packages Available
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS
Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar
call or e-mail us for further information
fully furnished one bedroom apartment with spectacular views over Envia Golf Course
Bargain at euro52000
Envia Golf Complex
Great apartments available in the urbanisation of Roquetas de mar from 55000euro and in almerimar from 69000euro
one Way Car hire services to and From all spanish and uk
locations
property Rentals available and property management services
also arranged
almeria living avenida playa serena 63 04740 Roquetas de mar almeria tel (0034) 950 33 66 26
mob(0034) 670 810 948670 784 470 Fax (0034) 950 336 660e-mail infoalmerialivingcom Web-site wwwalmerialivingcom
Property of the weekProperty of the weekProperty of the week
We are located on the paseo between the
Zoraida Garden hotel and the port of roquetas De Mar
950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk
BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr
Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am
please phone to book a tablesunday LunCH 1PM - 6PMMain Course550euro 3 Course lunCh10euro
wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun
from 14th March 5euro per session
TuEsday
Bingo 3pm
wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp
Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)
Quiz 9PMfRiday
Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro
saTuRday CuRRyONION BHAJEE CHICKEN
Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AND SOAPS SHOWN
MOnday 21sT MayCHINESE NIGHT FROM 730PM6euro per person
bar
avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559
yvonne dave amp John Welcome you to
ydaWakes
daRts BoaRd
pool taBle
OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)
all day eVeRy day on loCal spiRits amp miXeRs Wine and
san miGuel Bottles
monday 830pm - BinGO
MEAlS FRoM 3euroAll DAy BREAkFAST FRoM 360euro
all liVe spoRts CoVeRaGesaturDay 19tH mayMusiC wiTH BRian
fREE LiGHT suPPER
2 FoR 1
help FoR heRoes
1st event - Wednesday 6th June - Charity day -
1000am onwards to include table top sale BBQ music Bingo and
much moredonations Volunteers and
fund raising suggestions are all very welcome
HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
wed and fri
aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs
Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm Closed this Thursday Sunday amp Monday
CHAPLINS Pub27 CALLE SIERRA NEVADA 200M FROM HOTEL PLAyA ZUL ROqUETAS
Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368
Sat 19th MaySuper Super Saturday150 pint of San Miguel
Wine 1euroBottled Beer 1euro
Burgers Hot Dogs Curry amp Rice 150
Prices ApplyDuring Play-Off Final
(4pm KO) amp Champions League Final (845 KO)
COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
welcomed byBernard amp Ralf
open 12noon till late Wed - Mon (closed tuesday)
Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous
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28 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
OUT amp ABOUT
looK out For our live entertAinMent eveninGs
wwwbeachcombermojacarcomtel 950 473 099
Free wiFi
sunday Roast 3 couRSE - 12euroinCludinG dRinKs
regular tRiBute shoWs
see website for details
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover
Bar open 10am - LATEFood served all day
from 1030amLast orders 9pm
menu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHtmenu of tHe Day
menu of tHe niGHt3 courses euro10
3 courses euro1150
oasisoasisB a r a n d R e s t a u r a n t
Calle Mayor 106 Palomares - tel 950 888 476 - (Closed Thursday)
SuNday RoaSt ~ Beef or Pork with Freshly Cut Vegetables 695euroWedNeSday Special ~ slow roasted new Zealand lamb
2 X courses 10euro ppFRiday ~ Fish and chips amp Mushy peas 695euro
Happy HouR ~ 6pm - 8pm (6 days a week)BReakFaStS BaR SNackS amp eveNiNg a la caRte
tueSday iS daRtS NigHt - SuNday quiz
INGReDIeNTS25ml olive oil plus extra to
grease1 red chilli deseeded and
finely chopped1 garlic clove finely
chopped25cm fresh root ginger
grated125g fine asparagus spears
ends trimmed200g smoked salmon in
long thin slices2tbsp freshly chopped dill
plus extra to garnish800g skinned boned
salmon fillets ideally in one or two pieces
1 lemon
~ starter ~salmon amp asparaGus terrine
In a small bowl mix the oil chilli garlic ginger and plenty of seasoning
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook asparagus for 2-3min Drain then run under cold water to cool Dry with kitchen paper
Preheat oven to 180degC (160degC fan) mark 4 line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with a double layer of foil then lightly grease foil line inside of tin with most of the smoked salmon (as best you can) reserving some for top Sprinkle in some of the dill and a little of the oil mixture
Trim half the quantity of salmon fillet to fit neatly inside base of tin Neatly lay asparagus over in an even layer Top with more dill and oil mixture Cover with remaining
trimmed salmon fillet then last of dill and oil mixture
Cover top of terrine with reserved smoked salmon wrap whole tin well in a few layers of foil Put wrapped tin into a roasting tin fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of loaf tin Cook in oven for 40min or until a metal skewer held in the centre comes out just warm
leave to cool (still wrapped) completely in the water Transfer wrapped terrine to an empty roasting tin lay cans on top to weigh it down Chill overnight
To serve turn terrine out on to a serving plate and carefully peel off foil Garnish with extra dill and serve with lemon wedges
omGtHat recipe is so easyas the weather
warms up we want to spend less time in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove - herersquos a great egg
recipe for you to trysend your recipes toeditorsoltimescom
Chop a red onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan for 5-10 minutes until starting to softenAdd a chopped and deseeded red pepper a
handful of quartered cherry tomatoes and frac12 tsp paprika ndash use smoked if you have itCover with a lid and continue to cook until the
pepper and tomatoes have softenedTake the lid off the pan and use a wooden spoon
to make gaps in the veg in four places evenly spaced apart Break a medium egg
into eachContinue to cook over
a medium heat covered with the lid until the eggs are cooked Toast four thick slices
of country bread or sourdough and divide among four platesTop with the egg and
vegetables and tuck in
JDrsquos Cafe Baramp Bouncy Dome Hire
mon - thursonly 40euro per day
Fri - sat - sunonly 75euro per day
(quote sol2 when booking)For more info call 634 339 655
Inside Mercamundo ArboleasCastles
Courtney
weekend special (fri-sun)buy 2 get 1 day free only euro150
oFFeRoFFeRoFFeRoFFeR
lite Bite Breakfast down to euro250large Breakfast now euro400
both breKKys with tea or coffee only 50c Extra
TeaCoffeersquos Down to 75c Tuborsquos Beer Down to 90c
JDrsquos new credit crunch prices
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
frIdAy 11th mAyLIvE muSIcWITH Abbie Lou
new WeekdaymEnu dEL dIA3 courses euro600
1pm-5pmnew burger amp Pasta menu PLuS kids menuThe bEST Pizzas in town
Open Monday - friday 8am til lateSaturday amp Sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA
Sunday evenings - karaoke from 7pm
697 465 620 666 891 340
tHe crazy cow cafeFOOD COOKED WITH LOVE
Tues - Sat 11am - lateSun 11am - 6pmClosed Mon
between Fantasia amp Titos on opposite side of the road Mojacar Playa
see you
tHere
Come amp graze on our FAMOUS TAPAS Freshly cooked to order
We are all penny pinching and saving as much as possible at the moment but JDrsquoS CAFEacute amp BAR within Mercadmundo Indoor market in Arboleas make it possible to still go out and enjoy good food and go out with family and friends Joshua also runs COPYCAT PHOTOGRAPHY with over 30 years experience in portrait and modelling portfolios He is offering a free sitting amp free 5rdquox7rdquo photo with a minimum order of only euro10 Just quote SOL1 when booking Then on 16th
June he is organising a FREE clown show from 1130 -3pm there will be discounted food and drink on the day and Courtney Castles will be providing a bouncy castle on the day For more information call 634 339 655
JETrsquoS BAR LA PLAZA in the sleepy fishing village of Villaricos which has a Market day on Sunday We open early for the Market offering All Day English breakfast including Tea or coffee and toast for euro550 or a smaller breakfast for euro450 British Sausages
and Bacon Fillet or Rib eye Steaks all cooked fresh each day with mushrooms tomatoes and fried potatoes varied menu available Free Wi-Fi offered to all clients HD Sky TV Pool Table Darts Chill room offering comfortable cane tables and chairs to eat your food or have a relaxing drink watching the waves on the sea Contact us on 950 467 590 ndash closed all day Wednesday and Thursday day until 500 pm Normal days opening 1000 845 on Sunday for the Market
Tonight at BEACHCOMBER there is a Country amp Western and Line Dancing Evening a three course Meal and entertainment is only euro1200 Then on Wednesday 23rd May Mel Jay and Brendon OrsquoDee will be doing lots of tributes in costume Them over especially from the UK for one week only on Monday 4th June the Blues Brothers Tribute plus the Commitments and Rock amp Roll For more info on any of the acts or on the line dancing course held every Monday 4pm - 6pm call 950 473 099
THE CRAZY COW BAR amp CAFEacute has moved to a more scenic part of Mojacar Playa just opposite Playa Blanca between Fantasia amp Titorsquos They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie curry fishcakes and many other favourites Just go along and graze on a selection all freshly cooked to order For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays)
At OASIS BAR amp RESTAURANT in Palomares there is always something going on whether it is darts night on a Tuesday the popular quiz on a Sunday or Happy Hour from 6-8pm (6 days a week) If it is delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere you seek then why not try their Sunday Roast choose from beef or pork with all the trimmings from just euro695 or slow roasted New Zealand lamb every Wednesday enjoy 2 courses for just euro10 Find them on Calle Mayor 106 Palomares For more information call 950 888 476
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IreneFRee Bottle
oF la manCha Red oR White Wine peR Couple to taKe aWay With any
oF ouR niGht menus
Valid only With this VouCheRmon - sat 1900 - 2200
FRee Bottle oF Wine FoR eVeRy Couple
29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
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Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
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On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
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FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
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Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
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BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
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950 432 110 607 364 917
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i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
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construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
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tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
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soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
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auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
concertina doors etc tel Keith Wood on 638 900 949
T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT
immediate Cash Quick decision We cover all areas
We turn up give cash amp carry We buy almost anything
The Highest Cash Prices PaidONLY serious amp immediate sellers
should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
amp electric CH solar hot water
and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962
aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080
property to rent los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large
bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view
609 199 394
Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business
stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962
norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
from 450euro bull also exteriors painted bull kitchens amp bathrooms
refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner
Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa
300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
selction of young birds fOR saLEBudgies 8euro eachJava finches 12euro
Parakeets for hand rearing
only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
mojacarif you enjoy
meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
for just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in
a box with a photograph and will be seen by more than
35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
and was being kicked in the street I am a lovely boy who gains trust easy but I donrsquot like sudden movements
I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
storage rooms for rent 5 square
meters to 15sqmeters
roquetas de mar urbanisation
from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
SAtELLitEteleVision
a1 sKy teleVision systems
satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc
also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
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Call Steve holmantel 697 678 708
not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
marmenorremovalshotmailcom
see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
DVLA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available
Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
CaRs motoRhomes amp Vans any Condition We ColleCt
thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone
car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
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trAnslAtor quAliFieD amp eXperienceD Hospital doctor Lawyer school
Residencia documents etc Call amaya on 665 718 967
JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles
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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
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Landrover amp all other makesCollect from anywhere
fORd TRansiT 190 Luton Van MOT Sept
TAX End of June 1991 Model euro1000
Tel 676 381 349
HOnda CiviC Coupe New ITV PAS EW amp electric mirrors
750euro plus transfer fee
Tel 950 064 797
wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD
WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take friDGes wasHinG
macHines microwaVes all electrical
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now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
albox amp mojacar playa
just Drop your copy For the pAper inAlboX 950 121 318
MojAcAr 950 615 596remoVals Advertise your
business hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescom
salessoltimescom
large VanRemovals deliveries
spain - uKFull or half loads
Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
mob 620 475 218
MampD transport
Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale
call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
We ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eVeRy WeeK amp so Could you
f oR onLy 10 euro
situations Vacant
staff urGently needed for a
busy cafe la conception
area partfull timetel 664 619 819 or 679 207 545
classic auDi quatro s24Wd spanish Reghistory original
handbooksdrives superbly Rhd
all usual extraseuro2600
(pX lWB uK Reg Van)
tel 634 337 185
storage available based ldquolos Gallardosrdquo amprdquohertfordshirerdquo
call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)
00 44 794 3135 214 (uK)woodncohotmailcom
DAversquos trAnsport
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75 ton lorry part loads
self loadunloadMinimal rates owner Driver
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
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open 12noon till late Wed - Mon (closed tuesday)
Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous
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29SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Tapas - Snacks - Breakfasts - Evening Menu
los Gallardostlf 950 398 799
Quiz NighT Thursdays 830pmKaraoKE Fridays 830pm
SKy SporTS shownon Large Screen TV
Pizzasfreshly made-to-order from 7pm
Eat in or Take-away
HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp quiches To Order
ali amp Mick welcome you
new winter warmer Menu nOw avaiLaBLE
FrEE WiFi
private Functions catered For
sunday CaRVeRy now doing 2 sittings 130pm and 330pm BooKinG essential
Black amp wHite niGHtwith Darren anthony
Sunday 20th May3 courses only euro15
fooD amp DrinkINGReDIeNTS 2 garlic cloves
frac12tsp smoked paprika
frac14tsp ground turmeric
1tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp olive oil
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 onions thinly sliced
frac12 lemon cut into thin rounds (pips removed)
1tbsp cornflour
400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
large handful fresh coriander chopped
~ main ~moroccan cHicken casserolePound together the garlic paprika
turmeric cumin and some seasoning in a pestle and mortar Mix in 1tbsp of the oil to make a paste then scrape the paste into a bowl and add the chicken thighs Rub the marinade over the chicken cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge if you have time
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and gently cook the onions for 10min until softened Add the chicken (scraping in
any marinade left behind in the bowl) and lemon slices and fry to brown
Stir in the cornflour mix well then add enough water to come halfway up the chicken Cover pan with a lid then simmer for 25min stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through
Stir in the lentils and most of the coriander and heat through Check the seasoning garnish with remaining coriander and serve with wild rice
~ Dessert ~lemon tart
INGReDIeNTS75g butter
50g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
125g rice flour plus extra to dust
1 large egg
For the filling
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
200g caster sugar
1tbsp cornflour
40g butter
Icing sugar to dust
To make the pastry put the butter sugar lemon zest and rice flour into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Add the egg and pulse again until the mixture just comes together Shape into a disc (it will be fairly soft) wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30min
Preheat oven to 200degC (180degC fan) mark 6 Knead the pastry to soften it slightly and bring it together lightly dust a work surface with rice flour and roll out pastry Use to line a 205cm (8in) round 4cm (1frac12in) deep loose-bottomed sandwich tin Chill for 15min
line the pastry with a large sheet of baking parchment then fill with baking beans Bake the pastry for 15min then carefully remove beans and parchment Return the pastry
case to the oven and cook for a further 8-10min until golden Take out of the oven and set aside
To make the filling put the whole eggs and yolks the lemon zest and juice caster sugar and cornflour into a pan Heat over medium heat whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (it will need to boil and bubble for a bit) and is the consistency of lemon curd Take off heat stir in the butter until melted and combined then spoon into the baked pastry case leave to cool then chill until set ndash at least 4hr
To serve dust the top of the tart with icing sugar if you like and serve in slices with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche
is james BonD DitcHinG tHe martiniDaniel craiG to traDe cocktails for Beer in new film skyfallThe drink is as cool and
sophisticated as the secret agent who orders it Martini shaken not stirred
James Bond has been seen ordering his favourite aperitif in movies from Dr no onwards yet suddenly it seems as if 007 has developed a more down-market taste ndash for lager
Thanks to a major new marketing deal the character played by Daniel Craig will be seen reaching for a Heineken in upcoming film Skyfall
The release of the movie which marks 50 years of the film franchise and will open in the uS in november is also set to coincide with a global advertising initiative that will star the actor
Mr Craig will appear in a television ad campaign while his image will be printed on limited-edition bottles to go on sale ahead of the filmrsquos launch date
Skyfall director Sam Mendes will even consult on the direction of the television spot
Already fans of the Bond film franchise are turning to Twitter to express their anger at the marketing collaboration
One Twitter user SipsmithSam wrote lsquowell if this isnrsquot the most maddening
piece of news irsquove heard in a while ian Fleming would be turning in his graversquo
Another Engekiman added lsquoHeineken over Martini is nothing sacred 007 ditching the martini lsquoshaken not stirredrsquo for a Heinekenrsquo
Ad far as Heineken uSA is concerned however the Skyfall partnership promises to be a huge success
Chief marketing officer Lesya Lysyj told Ad Age lsquo[James Bond] is a perfect fit
for us [He is] the epitome of the man of the worldrsquo
Though the Dutch brew is the second largest beer import in the uS it seems its brand presence is relatively low The company hopes this marketing initiative will change that though
Ms Lysyj explained lsquowhen we talked to consumers we found out they donrsquot actually really know a lot about us
lsquoThe combination of the substance and style is going to be really powerfulrsquo
wHy eGGs for Breakfast will keep tHose HunGer panGs away until luncHtime
Going to work on an egg could keep mid-morning hunger pangs at bay
A study found that when people had scrambled eggs for breakfast they were less hungry at lunchtime than when they started the day with cereal
with previous studies also crediting the humble egg with being able to make us feel fuller for longer than other foods the uS researchers have described it as lsquonaturersquos appetite suppressantrsquo
in the study 20 healthy people ate a breakfast of two eggs that had been scrambled or a bowl of cereal every day for a week They then switched to the other option
The European Congress on Obesity heard that the meals were similar in size and had the same number of calories
They also had the same amount of protein
carbohydrate and fatin the run up to lunch the volunteers were
asked how hungry they felt They were then given access to a buffet and the amount they ate was monitored Finally blood tests were done
The results showed that the people felt fuller after the egg breakfast This led to them eating less from the buffet The blood tests showed distinct differences in levels of appetite hormones Levels of ghrelin which is associated with feelings of hunger were lower in the egg-eaters and amounts of Pyy a hormone that helps make us feel full were higher
Eggrsquos satiating effects are usually attributed to the high level of protein it contains
poligono industrial albox near the itV Garage
open mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
neW smoKinG ConseRVatoRy
noW open
menu del dia open eVeRy monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
sunday Roast menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread
daily Roast CooKinGMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle
all niGhtsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork
Mesoacuten de
Irene
VeGetaRian menu
aVailaBle
30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
enClosuRe speCialists
Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
nsT
Ru
CTi
On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
expectingababyhotmailcouk
ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
private wanted
cesspit
950091109648768587
poZo amp Cesspit emptyinG
BlockeD Drains r usinstallation of
fibreglass septic tanks all areas covered
FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEOffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534
infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom
CD electricalSERVICES
all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades
we work inside or out ampno job is too small
air Conditioning amp alarms
Business opportunity
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a
free no obligation quote
tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
internal amp eXternal
Blinds
SHADING SPAIN WITH
sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom
BlinDs
serviceinstallrsquos
fully Certified
MD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration SLinfomd-airconcom
950 432 110 607 364 917
sPRinG savERs10 off ALL SERVicES amp inStALLS
DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software
specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp
training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts
i come to youComp TIAA+Certified
Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom
professional Baby equipment hire
FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom
construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
info or FREE qUoTE
Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra Lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox
furniture
beauty
avOn COsMETiCs
Claire Tel 691 987 454
avonfromclaireyahooes
ELECTRICIAN
Fully insured amp legal
Boletins supplied
Tel 687 245 569
Neil Godwin25 years experience
Full city amp Guilds
foR SALE bUSinESS opportunity
5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete
set webcams headphone
microphonealready in-situ but ideal
for any family barrestaurant
Great earner phone 663 006 390
Advertise your business
hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom
C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com
tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING
offices amp serVice centrelos carasoles near cucaDor
office space to meet your neeDs
soltimesN E W S P A P E R G R O U PwwwsoltimescomTEL 902 750 190
FoR salehairdressers amp Beauty
salon business for sale
10000euro ono trading amp well
established in a beautiful village
near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items
FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only
no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
opening day
Buy Buyauction subasta sl
COLd waTER Fish Tank Length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDMI outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH
albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453
Phil Delivers
Coloured gravel amp all building materials
Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497wHEELCHaiR Folds in half 56cm wide 61cm alloy wheels Offers around 150euro Tel 676 658 518s a T E L L i T E disH ndash 135 FTE metal LBN + wall stand plus 10m cable vgc buyer collects Mojacar Playa 50euro Tel 667 947 1891x 3 sEaTER and 1x 2 sofas in blue Excellent
condition could deliver 125euro Tel 693 753 327 (Saliente area)dininG ROOM table 160 (l) x 86 (w) white wood with six high back chairs table rectangle with curved ends on pedestal bases 80euro ono Can split (40 chairs 40 table) Photo Roquetas de Mar Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)s i d E B O a R d dREssER light wood drawers cupboards base 3 section glass fronted display cabinet above 188 (l) x 39 (w) x 240 (h) 125euro onoPhoto San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)2 dREssERs tall slim Medium colour wood Both upper glass front display sections 1 drawers under 1 cupboards Both 84 x 53x 204 (h) 55euro each or 100euro the pair ono Photo San Jose Carole Tel 619 253 983 (after 4pm)infLaTaBLE Rib Boat Immaculate condition with trailer engine and many extras Open to Offers Tel 676 665 168 or 634 353 503E L E C T R i C CEMEnT Mixer Well used but works well Only 50euro Tel 634 328 142
auctions
in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
locksmitHPHIL THE PICK Locksmith 24 hours Locked Out Locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181
jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged
welcome to viewnow Fully
registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available
on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your
pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984
my-place-or-yourshotmailcom
ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
Grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas
concertina doors etc tel Keith Wood on 638 900 949
T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738
numBer plates
THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT
immediate Cash Quick decision We cover all areas
We turn up give cash amp carry We buy almost anything
The Highest Cash Prices PaidONLY serious amp immediate sellers
should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
amp electric CH solar hot water
and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962
aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080
property to rent los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large
bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view
609 199 394
Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business
stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services If it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962
norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
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The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
Tennis padelEASYbullHEALTHYbullFU
N bull amp
bull 4 Clay Tennis Courts bull 7 Hard Tennis Courts bull 7 Padel Glass Enclosuresbull Gymbull Bar amp Restaurant with Terrace bull Childrenrsquos Play areabull accommodation for Players bull sports Equipment for sale and Rent
40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012
ww
wsoltim
escom
remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
902 750 190
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Golf Discounts and Golf Packages Available
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS
Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar
call or e-mail us for further information
fully furnished one bedroom apartment with spectacular views over Envia Golf Course
Bargain at euro52000
Envia Golf Complex
Great apartments available in the urbanisation of Roquetas de mar from 55000euro and in almerimar from 69000euro
one Way Car hire services to and From all spanish and uk
locations
property Rentals available and property management services
also arranged
almeria living avenida playa serena 63 04740 Roquetas de mar almeria tel (0034) 950 33 66 26
mob(0034) 670 810 948670 784 470 Fax (0034) 950 336 660e-mail infoalmerialivingcom Web-site wwwalmerialivingcom
Property of the weekProperty of the weekProperty of the week
We are located on the paseo between the
Zoraida Garden hotel and the port of roquetas De Mar
950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk
BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr
Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am
please phone to book a tablesunday LunCH 1PM - 6PMMain Course550euro 3 Course lunCh10euro
wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun
from 14th March 5euro per session
TuEsday
Bingo 3pm
wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp
Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)
Quiz 9PMfRiday
Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro
saTuRday CuRRyONION BHAJEE CHICKEN
Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AND SOAPS SHOWN
MOnday 21sT MayCHINESE NIGHT FROM 730PM6euro per person
bar
avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559
yvonne dave amp John Welcome you to
ydaWakes
daRts BoaRd
pool taBle
OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)
all day eVeRy day on loCal spiRits amp miXeRs Wine and
san miGuel Bottles
monday 830pm - BinGO
MEAlS FRoM 3euroAll DAy BREAkFAST FRoM 360euro
all liVe spoRts CoVeRaGesaturDay 19tH mayMusiC wiTH BRian
fREE LiGHT suPPER
2 FoR 1
help FoR heRoes
1st event - Wednesday 6th June - Charity day -
1000am onwards to include table top sale BBQ music Bingo and
much moredonations Volunteers and
fund raising suggestions are all very welcome
HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
wed and fri
aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs
Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm Closed this Thursday Sunday amp Monday
CHAPLINS Pub27 CALLE SIERRA NEVADA 200M FROM HOTEL PLAyA ZUL ROqUETAS
Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368
Sat 19th MaySuper Super Saturday150 pint of San Miguel
Wine 1euroBottled Beer 1euro
Burgers Hot Dogs Curry amp Rice 150
Prices ApplyDuring Play-Off Final
(4pm KO) amp Champions League Final (845 KO)
COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
welcomed byBernard amp Ralf
open 12noon till late Wed - Mon (closed tuesday)
Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous
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30 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be
offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added
Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available
All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad
A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp
House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential
call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo
Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please
fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams
Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267
Tapas Bar and Tea Room
RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays
not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will
ldquowed 6th june ndash rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo
the fabulous TONY JUSTICE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite
ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or Bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo
MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos
Opening Times Monday closedTues - fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close
Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena
Weekends
served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)
BreakfastsBest in town
Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings
homemade pies and desserts
sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550
Choose from
(Take away - 24hrs notice)
bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp
Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom
bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue
also available - quiches amp celebration cakes
all sports sHown liVeinc upcoming euro championships
From week commencing 140512
friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special - Changes weekly (Book in advance) 190512 Lamb shank with Rosemary and red wine sauce6pm - 10pmsunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month
Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR
CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday
HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious Bar
sunDay luncH special
euro595Booking essential
3 course mealnachos to share
Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or
chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or
chicken fajitas chips amp saladmixed sorbet or
lemon meringue
Booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food
please ask for alternative
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
monday 28th mayliVe music wiH
mel jay amp BrenDan
1250europer person
next table top sale 17th June
Breakfast from euro295fridays only ~ smoked
Haddock with Poached EggBingo 2pm Tuesdays
and Bingo and Quiz 2pm Thursdays
anglican Church service 3rd Thursday of the
month 1130amnext service 21st June
snAcKs AvAilAble All DAyspanish Lessons ~ all levels
Wednesday 1130am 5euro
31SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
RoQuEtAs dE MAR
For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
on the terrace
Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
to reserve your tableEvERy
dayBBQ
email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom
Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - LAWyER
Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom
C Pompal 11 - Las Marinas04740 ROqUETAS DE MAR (ALMERIA)
conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce
wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes
Consumibles eco marImpresioacuten ecoloacutegica
raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom
Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de Mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 Movil 675 809 490
Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available
70 savings on products
opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
SKY TV
estampaestampa
How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
y da WaKesMonday 830pm BingoSaturday 19th May - Music with Brian free light supperHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day
32 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas
Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVATe SALe AdS Are free uNder 300euro (3 AdS Per Week) emAiL SALeSSOLTimeSCOm
computers
Steve HAyeS iNFormAtiCA
Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc
Sales amp Repairs on-site callout
tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria
tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy
aiRPORT
sERviCEs
Airport social amp
shopping run
Tel 663 429 521
airport serVices
wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067
cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia
newServicing Repairs
air-con
cRAft HobbyELainErsquos Wools quality UK wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l Mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom
Business for sale
internet cafe Based in
Huercal overa serious
enquiries onlytel
950135039
fly screen
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT
no1 for electrics and
plumbing Re-wires free to air
UK satellite systems
950 137 208 638 010 691
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Glass sCReens
come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
BaBy Hire
gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
manaGement
Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
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On
potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting
Spanish Registered Logs Available
everythinG For the visiting baby Car
seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688
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ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878
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cesspit
950091109648768587
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construction
constructions martinez moreno cB
(rambla de oria)all types of Building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics
tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
BuildinG pRopeRty and
DrainaGe
Fly sreens Sliding pull down amp
doors made to measure Can be seen on
display at CAT services Alfoquia For more
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Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
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tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
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sell it Fastsell it FRee
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no pets
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from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
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in the
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insurance
plumBinG
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numBer plates
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606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
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637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
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let us take the hassle away from you and
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for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
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GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
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Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
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norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
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brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
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painter amp decorating
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Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
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refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
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1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
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bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
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only 30euro eachdiamond finches
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nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
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to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
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meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
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35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
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Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
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626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
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motorinG section
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wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
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from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
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just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
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796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
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Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
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on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
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uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
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wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
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750euro plus transfer fee
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Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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JT METALRECYCLING
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large VanRemovals deliveries
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call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
Tennis padelEASYbullHEALTHYbullFU
N bull amp
bull 4 Clay Tennis Courts bull 7 Hard Tennis Courts bull 7 Padel Glass Enclosuresbull Gymbull Bar amp Restaurant with Terrace bull Childrenrsquos Play areabull accommodation for Players bull sports Equipment for sale and Rent
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BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr
Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am
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wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp
Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)
Quiz 9PMfRiday
Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro
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Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AND SOAPS SHOWN
MOnday 21sT MayCHINESE NIGHT FROM 730PM6euro per person
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avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559
yvonne dave amp John Welcome you to
ydaWakes
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OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)
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san miGuel Bottles
monday 830pm - BinGO
MEAlS FRoM 3euroAll DAy BREAkFAST FRoM 360euro
all liVe spoRts CoVeRaGesaturDay 19tH mayMusiC wiTH BRian
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2 FoR 1
help FoR heRoes
1st event - Wednesday 6th June - Charity day -
1000am onwards to include table top sale BBQ music Bingo and
much moredonations Volunteers and
fund raising suggestions are all very welcome
HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
wed and fri
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Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368
Sat 19th MaySuper Super Saturday150 pint of San Miguel
Wine 1euroBottled Beer 1euro
Burgers Hot Dogs Curry amp Rice 150
Prices ApplyDuring Play-Off Final
(4pm KO) amp Champions League Final (845 KO)
COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
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Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous
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For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709
Productos de liMPieza - cleaning Productsdetergente - washing Powder
lejia - bleachlavavajillas - washing uP liquid
betuacuten - shoe PolishliMPiar - to cleanPlanchar - to ironordenar - to tidy
saying oF the week ahogarse en un vaso de agua literal translationhellip to drown in a glass oF waterhellip equivalent tohellip to Make a Mountain out oF a Molehill
Mariarsquosweekly words
la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food
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Open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am
Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316
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opposite playa Luna Hotel (next to optica) 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi
serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes
Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24
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How are you celeBratinG tHequeens DiamonD juBilee
How ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D j u B i l e e s p e c i a l
e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m
are you - organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
organising a street party
Having a family get together
covering your house in bunting
joining friends at a local bar
Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar
tel 633 904 424 open from 9am
cafeteria drsquooro
laRGe VaRiety oF bull Breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados
bull Gins bull mojitos bull Cocktails
ldquoKnitteRsrdquo Wanted volunteers please to knit teddies just like these in aid of Help for Heroes please contact Yvonne or Dave at Y Da wakes Roquetas De Mar if you can help - 637 903 559
HappY BirtHdaY
Lots of Love from granddad
and Joan
ciacutean
KinG oF sWinG in the sQuaRe Rendezvous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June
BaR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm
BuRtys BaRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 17th JuneMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan
BaR spinnaKeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm26th May - Table Top Sale
BaR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTel 950 335 022
la BodeGuinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog Sanctuary
lady layMonday lunchtimes - indian Tapasfirst Tuesday of the month - curry Night
ReVita natuRalhealth and RelaXation CentRe calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm
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950 137 208 638 010 691
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come and see us on the Albox road for a free no
obligation quoteCall 695 118 960
enclosures
electrical
for sale
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gardening
bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull BuilDinG reformsbull project
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Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
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potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
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tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
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tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
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Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
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furniture
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avonfromclaireyahooes
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tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely
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near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
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FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
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no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
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Buy Buyauction subasta sl
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Phil Delivers
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in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
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registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
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ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
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numBer plates
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pAintER dEcoRAtoR
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Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
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for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
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iRonmEtAL works
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609 199 394
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stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
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norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
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refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
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Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
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300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
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only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
mojacarif you enjoy
meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
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35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
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I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
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motorinG section
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mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
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meters to 15sqmeters
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from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
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not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
marmenorremovalshotmailcom
see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
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Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
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thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
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car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
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JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
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fORd TRansiT 190 Luton Van MOT Sept
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750euro plus transfer fee
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wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
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TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
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we also take friDGes wasHinG
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now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
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just Drop your copy For the pAper inAlboX 950 121 318
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business hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescom
salessoltimescom
large VanRemovals deliveries
spain - uKFull or half loads
Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
mob 620 475 218
MampD transport
Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale
call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
We ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eVeRy WeeK amp so Could you
f oR onLy 10 euro
situations Vacant
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(pX lWB uK Reg Van)
tel 634 337 185
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call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)
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75 ton lorry part loads
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
How do insurers determine wHat your motor insurance
quote sHould beAs part of the recent launch of its new and improved motor
insurance policy Liberty Seguros the leading expatriate insurance provider in Spain has compiled an informative list of factors taken into account by insurance companies
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Here are some of the general and personal factors that affect insurance rates
bull People Have Accidents - over 40 million accidents around the world each year
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bull Some People File Fraudulent or Inflated Claims - these people believe an accident is an opportunity to make money
bull Your Car - The more expensive a car is to repair or replace the more it costs to insure Itrsquos important to highlight the carrsquos safety features as it can help lower your car insurance quote
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bull Your Driving Record - Having fewer accidents violations or claims in your driving record will also help lower your car insurance quote and might make you eligible for a no-claims discount
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bull 24 hour Roadside Assistance bull Key Loss CoverReplacementbull Up to 65 No-Claims Discount bull Tracker Device Discount
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No matter what time of day your car breaks down or if you lose your keys ldquodonrsquot panicrdquo as the new ad campaign denotes Liberty Seguros will be there to help A courtesy car or taxi will be provided to keep you moving if your car is being repaired and if your keys get lost they will be replaced without any hassle Plus if you have a tracker device installed in your car you may be eligible to receive a sizeable discount As Liberty Seguros works only with the best brokers customers receive premier service with the flexibility to tailor a policy to suit their specific requirements If you need to buy quality car insurance at an affordable price and want to deal with a reputable secure company in your language visit wwwlibertyexpatriateses or call 902 255 258 to find the name of your nearest Liberty Seguros broker
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
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Matt Murray647 841 750
matmurrayesgmailcom CO
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potty Finca Servicespotty Finca Services
Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
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tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk
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tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (English)
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Contact Graham 620 112 193630 493 817
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furniture
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avonfromclaireyahooes
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near albox GEnuinE REasOn fOR saLE
tel 622 034 749 or 633 831 877
construction DeliVeries
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FRee oF ChaRGesoltimes
sell it Fastsell it FRee
EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO
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no pets
professional auction everything for sale
from household items cars antiques houses amp
much much moreWatch out for our
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Buy Buyauction subasta sl
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Phil Delivers
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in the
33SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991
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jewellery amp repairs
woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery
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registeredTracy Mobile 650 211 952
KEN amp JACKIEDOG amp CAT
SITTER SERVICE
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mY pLaCe or YoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service
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pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels
pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain
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ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878
insurance
plumBinG
the MetAl WorKs
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numBer plates
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should call pleaseTel 679 207 545
House clearance
pAintER dEcoRAtoR
KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing
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and water deposits
Telephone950 137 197 or
606 807 797
No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp
surrounding areas Call Vanessa on
637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets
considered
ldquoRe-platerdquomate
donrsquot take a chancedonrsquot break the law
let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to spanish plates
We proMise To beaT any genuine QuoTaTion
for a full service contact
alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
e
GB
pRopERtiES foR SALE REnt
Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom
iRonmEtAL works
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609 199 394
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stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash amp Carry Clearances
tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567
cashandcarry54yahoocouk
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norwayrsquos answer toheating
your home in spain
TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs
HeatinG
PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs
viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms
1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land
450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw
609 199 394
metal WoRKs Gates Rejas
Fabriction Welding Reliable service
telephone950 069 208
or 638 449 944email
adweldsyahoocom
iRonmEtAL works cont
BaRGain BaRGainonly euro150000 ono
this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain
views possible bamp b
for sale massiVe DetatcHeD coRtijo WitH 50m2 WoRkSHop
20mins from mojacar
build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
completion project villa with room for a pool
brick built upto amp incl roof exceptional views
10mins to main town fully legal amp escritura
75000euro call to view or for more details
609 199 394 or 950 064 801
DetatcHeD Villa for sale
leGal
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space
on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom
Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
Quality WoRK GuaRanteedfriendly professional clean Efficient
painter amp decorating
FRee estimates
Best pRiCes aRound
10 off WitH tHiS AdVERtTel Graham on620 112 193 or
630 493 817
paintinG inside amp out
aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR
BRiTisH PLasTERER
All work
guarenteed
Tel Paul
634 327 201
plasterer
pets section
mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bed apartments painted
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refitted bull rejas amp metalWork
bull GardeninGRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128
or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826
1 bedroom
1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course
parking Mojacar approx 7 mins
tel 664 291 793
apaRtment
euro59999
PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle Malaga Albox Monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm Market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair New Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg
paintinG ampdeCoRatinG
bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176
Call Paul on626766073 or email thedoghsehotmailcom
PROPERTY TO RENT URCAL2 bed Casita furnished or
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Large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment A
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300europcm inc water Phone Lynne on 666 281 323
LiTTLE zOO now have a
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only 30euro eachdiamond finches
REady sOOnTel 647 379 795
nEwsPaPER GROuP
are yout confident amp
energetict able to work
to deadlinest smiling when
the pressure is on
t Well-organised and able to work on your own initiative
t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business
then we wantto meet you
an eXcitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person
soltimes
call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cv to cmmsoltimescom
are looking for someone special
fielD sales representatiVe
mojacarif you enjoy
meeting business people and feel
that you can bring energy and
purpose to the role we would like to hear from youSpanish speaking
an advantage
we providefull and on-going
traininggood working
conditionshigh commission
paymentsMobile phone amp
expenses
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35000 sol times readers
tel paulette for more information on how to advertise with
the s o lt i m e s950 121 936 or 902 750 190
Hi my name is Thomas I am approximately 10 months old Some kind people rescued me after I was abandoned
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I would love a new home with you so why not come and meet me at The Dog House
Call Paul on 626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
Hi my name is Pongo I am a Deer Hound X
Irsquom neutered chipped amp vaccinated I am a very big
boy so will need a home with plenty of space I am very gentle and friendly
and I love a cuddleI really am a gentle giant
who would love to be your dog DOB 13012004
You can meet me at The Dig House Call Paul on
626766073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom
34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
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mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
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meters to 15sqmeters
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from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
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not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
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Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
CaRs motoRhomes amp Vans any Condition We ColleCt
thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone
car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
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JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles
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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
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fORd TRansiT 190 Luton Van MOT Sept
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750euro plus transfer fee
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wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD
WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
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we also take friDGes wasHinG
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now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
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just Drop your copy For the pAper inAlboX 950 121 318
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business hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescom
salessoltimescom
large VanRemovals deliveries
spain - uKFull or half loads
Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
mob 620 475 218
MampD transport
Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale
call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
We ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eVeRy WeeK amp so Could you
f oR onLy 10 euro
situations Vacant
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(pX lWB uK Reg Van)
tel 634 337 185
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call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)
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75 ton lorry part loads
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
How do insurers determine wHat your motor insurance
quote sHould beAs part of the recent launch of its new and improved motor
insurance policy Liberty Seguros the leading expatriate insurance provider in Spain has compiled an informative list of factors taken into account by insurance companies
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bull People Have Accidents - over 40 million accidents around the world each year
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bull Your Car - The more expensive a car is to repair or replace the more it costs to insure Itrsquos important to highlight the carrsquos safety features as it can help lower your car insurance quote
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No matter what time of day your car breaks down or if you lose your keys ldquodonrsquot panicrdquo as the new ad campaign denotes Liberty Seguros will be there to help A courtesy car or taxi will be provided to keep you moving if your car is being repaired and if your keys get lost they will be replaced without any hassle Plus if you have a tracker device installed in your car you may be eligible to receive a sizeable discount As Liberty Seguros works only with the best brokers customers receive premier service with the flexibility to tailor a policy to suit their specific requirements If you need to buy quality car insurance at an affordable price and want to deal with a reputable secure company in your language visit wwwlibertyexpatriateses or call 902 255 258 to find the name of your nearest Liberty Seguros broker
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
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The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
Tennis padelEASYbullHEALTHYbullFU
N bull amp
bull 4 Clay Tennis Courts bull 7 Hard Tennis Courts bull 7 Padel Glass Enclosuresbull Gymbull Bar amp Restaurant with Terrace bull Childrenrsquos Play areabull accommodation for Players bull sports Equipment for sale and Rent
40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012
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wsoltim
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remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
902 750 190
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Golf Discounts and Golf Packages Available
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS
Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar
call or e-mail us for further information
fully furnished one bedroom apartment with spectacular views over Envia Golf Course
Bargain at euro52000
Envia Golf Complex
Great apartments available in the urbanisation of Roquetas de mar from 55000euro and in almerimar from 69000euro
one Way Car hire services to and From all spanish and uk
locations
property Rentals available and property management services
also arranged
almeria living avenida playa serena 63 04740 Roquetas de mar almeria tel (0034) 950 33 66 26
mob(0034) 670 810 948670 784 470 Fax (0034) 950 336 660e-mail infoalmerialivingcom Web-site wwwalmerialivingcom
Property of the weekProperty of the weekProperty of the week
We are located on the paseo between the
Zoraida Garden hotel and the port of roquetas De Mar
950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk
BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr
Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am
please phone to book a tablesunday LunCH 1PM - 6PMMain Course550euro 3 Course lunCh10euro
wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun
from 14th March 5euro per session
TuEsday
Bingo 3pm
wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp
Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)
Quiz 9PMfRiday
Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro
saTuRday CuRRyONION BHAJEE CHICKEN
Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AND SOAPS SHOWN
MOnday 21sT MayCHINESE NIGHT FROM 730PM6euro per person
bar
avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559
yvonne dave amp John Welcome you to
ydaWakes
daRts BoaRd
pool taBle
OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)
all day eVeRy day on loCal spiRits amp miXeRs Wine and
san miGuel Bottles
monday 830pm - BinGO
MEAlS FRoM 3euroAll DAy BREAkFAST FRoM 360euro
all liVe spoRts CoVeRaGesaturDay 19tH mayMusiC wiTH BRian
fREE LiGHT suPPER
2 FoR 1
help FoR heRoes
1st event - Wednesday 6th June - Charity day -
1000am onwards to include table top sale BBQ music Bingo and
much moredonations Volunteers and
fund raising suggestions are all very welcome
HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
wed and fri
aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs
Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm Closed this Thursday Sunday amp Monday
CHAPLINS Pub27 CALLE SIERRA NEVADA 200M FROM HOTEL PLAyA ZUL ROqUETAS
Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368
Sat 19th MaySuper Super Saturday150 pint of San Miguel
Wine 1euroBottled Beer 1euro
Burgers Hot Dogs Curry amp Rice 150
Prices ApplyDuring Play-Off Final
(4pm KO) amp Champions League Final (845 KO)
COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
welcomed byBernard amp Ralf
open 12noon till late Wed - Mon (closed tuesday)
Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous
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34 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest EN standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks qualified BHS Instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
staBles
motorinG section
MiKEs MOBiLE Mechanics All types of service repair amp ITV testing Fully qualified and legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974dB auTO P a R a M E d i C s Mobile Mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689
mecHanic
wanteD
swimminG pools
TROPiCana POOLs New construction amp repairsTelephone
650 906 114
car parts
storage rooms for rent 5 square
meters to 15sqmeters
roquetas de mar urbanisation
from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251
SAtELLitEteleVision
a1 sKy teleVision systems
satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc
also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed
Tel dave 628 607 778
storaGe
Floor AND wAll tiliNG SPeCiAliSt
Call Steve holmantel 697 678 708
not a jack ofall trades
just a master of one
25 years exPerieNCe
tilinGremoVals cont
LaRGE van Spain - UK Full or half loads plus
car transport Tel (0044)
796 9123588
spAin - uK - spAin reMovAls
Friendly reliable serviceFully legal
special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298Mobile 696 621 884
marmenorremovalshotmailcom
see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667
for sale
DVLA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available
Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUyERS OF ALL METALS
Brass Copper Lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
sCRap CaRs WantedTOP PRiCEs Paid
motoRBiKe FoR sale suzuki marauder VZ800cc
on spanish platesReg 2001 itV July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles VGC
3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643
uRGently ReQuiRed enGlish amp spanish CaRaVans
CaRs motoRhomes amp Vans any Condition We ColleCt
thRouGhout spain
tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819
neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches Brakes alternators service kits
starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone
car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326
translation
people CaRRieR oR mini Bus Wanted
to BuyCash WaitinG
must Be diesel spanish plated amp
ReliaBle Call 609 199 394
trAnslAtor quAliFieD amp eXperienceD Hospital doctor Lawyer school
Residencia documents etc Call amaya on 665 718 967
JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types
of plant machinery any age any condition
CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles
Wanted
tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763
uRGEnTLy REQuiREd aLL Mitsubishi shogun Monteo Pajero
Landrover amp all other makesCollect from anywhere
fORd TRansiT 190 Luton Van MOT Sept
TAX End of June 1991 Model euro1000
Tel 676 381 349
HOnda CiviC Coupe New ITV PAS EW amp electric mirrors
750euro plus transfer fee
Tel 950 064 797
wanteD
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD
WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take friDGes wasHinG
macHines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia
has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements
albox amp mojacar playa
just Drop your copy For the pAper inAlboX 950 121 318
MojAcAr 950 615 596remoVals Advertise your
business hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescom
salessoltimescom
large VanRemovals deliveries
spain - uKFull or half loads
Collections eg from iKeatel mick 950 122 447
mob 620 475 218
MampD transport
Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale
call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190
We ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eVeRy WeeK amp so Could you
f oR onLy 10 euro
situations Vacant
staff urGently needed for a
busy cafe la conception
area partfull timetel 664 619 819 or 679 207 545
classic auDi quatro s24Wd spanish Reghistory original
handbooksdrives superbly Rhd
all usual extraseuro2600
(pX lWB uK Reg Van)
tel 634 337 185
storage available based ldquolos Gallardosrdquo amprdquohertfordshirerdquo
call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)
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ALQuERIAthE RIvERsIdE hoLIdAy vILLAgE ALQuERIA - pARt 1
The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
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The decision had been taken to build the holiday Village east of the riacuteo Verde The natural barrier afforded by the river would separate alqueria from the holiday makers rodriguez sensing money to be made wanted the lionrsquos share of the new venture he put his full weight behind the project and raised the necessary capital The sale of eighty hectares of land to a middle-eastern gentleman financed the project The land measured two hundred and seventy kilometres long and three metres wide it was the disused alqueria to Valencia railway line The line became uneconomical ten years ago This was chiefly due to the trains arriving at alqueria always being empty and those leaving suffering considerable delay while they were thoroughly searched for illicit remitroot liquor The ownership of the land already in dispute became further confused when rodriquez sold it without the slightest claim to title
The land to the east of the river was wet swampy and unfit for human habitation This was a worry but as they were to target british tourists it was thought they would feel at home there The riacuteo Verde itself is a stagnant green soup with strange genetically altered fish and villainous looking amphibians blundering around in its murky depths The risk of infection is always prevalent if one enters the water and clothing has been known to disintegrate on contact with the it a plan had been hatched to introduce antibiotics into the food to counter the worst of the riverrsquos effects but the cost proved prohibitive
rodriquez bought twenty prefabricated buildings from the now defunct ispravitelno-trudovoi lager in siberia which he sold to the project at an exorbitant price The building Committee did question the suitability of ex-siberian prison buildings however the assembly instructions caused more of a concern Written in russian the hieroglyphics meant nothing to the insular alquerians When completed instead of resembling the supplied illustrations they took the shape of fanciful disneyland type structures with no two alike They would not have
disgraced Goudiacute himself staffing the resort was easy unemployed from alqueria of which there are many would be trained and given a smattering of english unfortunately the only person in the village with grasp of english is blythe Gruntmore and as a Geordie this grasp is somewhat tenuous his spanish is also abysmal many happy hilarious and alcohol soaked nights passed as blythe passed on his linguistic gems The sound of an alquerian spaniard trying to say ldquo Welcome te wor village the booza is tha wa bonny ladldquo is a wonder to behold
in these troubled times it is indeed a bold venture alquerians have always been given to bold gestures stupid ones but bold none the less
We can only see how the first inmates or rather guests react to the resort
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rejilteD manGiVes away HoliDayA Nottingham man who spent pound1000 on a holiday for his
girlfriend is giving the trip away - after she broke up with him
Tom Frankenburg has uploaded a video to YouTube inviting people who think they deserve the holiday to Malta to get in touch
The 22-year-old guitar teacher and photographer has had hundreds of email responses and more than 20000 views since the video was uploaded less than a week ago
ldquoI had this holiday that I couldnrsquot go on I couldnrsquot sell it I couldnrsquot get a refund I was pretty stuckrdquo said Mr Frankenburg
ldquoI genuinely want to get rid of this holiday and after a lot of thought I thought this would be the best way to do it
ldquoThe majority of responses are not people nominating themselves itrsquos actually people nominating other people which is really nice actually that people are doing thatrdquo he said
The holiday in July includes flights to and from east Midlands Airport and a week in a four star hotel
Mr Frankenburg said he hopes his act of kindness can inspire others to do something similar
ldquoObviously I canrsquot fix everything but I can fix it a little bit and hopefully this video will inspire you to do the same even if itrsquos just a little thingrdquo he added
ldquolike sitting next to that lonely kid at school or buying a homeless person a sandwich for lunch on the streetsrdquo
36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
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36 SOLTIMES MAY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
pAUse for thoUghtin my last item i acknowledged the difficulty some
folk have with the concept of Christrsquos resurrection but if that seems hard then irsquoll guess that his subsequent ascension which we celebrate this year on Thursday may 17th may seem even more incredible but for those of us who consider ourselves to be Christians the resurrection and ascension of Jesus are two of the most vital and reassuring aspects of our faith indeed without these therersquos really little point in being Christian at all for as st paul wrote in his letter to the Church in Corinth ldquoif Christ wasnrsquot raised from death then your faith is for nothing and those whorsquove died are lost so if our religion is only for this life then we really are the most miserable folk on earthrdquo
and itrsquos the conviction that Jesus rose and ascended that makes our faith so special allowing us to affirm that death is not the end but that life continues beyond the grave For the bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave Jesus was taken into heaven in full view of his followers whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition
and if i as a Christian actually believe this then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too For ascension day reminds us that not only did Christ overcome death by returning to life that easter day after having been crucified and buried but that he also returned to his Father to prepare for us in due time to join him there Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death is not the end that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on earth and that when this period of our existence comes to an end then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of so letrsquos really celebrate this day as one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar
details of a number of english language churches are given in sol Noticeboard for any who wish to worship but further information about the Anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the Anglican chaplaincy of costa Almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues
animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
I bet wives and girlfriends everywhere are glad the Premier League season is finally over No more football at all until the season starts again in August Thatrsquos excepting the Champions League final three weeks of the European championships next month Two and a half weeks of Olympic football in July the start of the Europa League qualifiers and the Charity Shield both in August Such a boring summer for all us football loversBeing a Liverpool supporter I and my
fellow fans have suffered all the past season with awful results and the final lowly league placing of 8th one below our rivals Everton so well done to them At least we won the Carling Cup on penalties after extra time was not enough for us to beat Championship side Cardiff Liverpool spent 105 million pounds for these fantastic achievements and Everton actually made a 12 million pound profit on their transfers and still finished above us Itrsquos a work in progress we are told Players costing millions and making in a week what regular people take years to earn apparently need 12-18 months to get used to their new surroundings to start to do the job properlyNormally people start a job on a
month or threes trial to see how they cope with their new position
Footballers however can get 50 grand or more a week and their every need provided for
by a team of specialists and all they have to do is kick a ball for 90 minutes or even just get paid to sit on a bench in a tracksuit and watch their mates play Itrsquos a hard life and no wonder the poor sods take to shagging each - others girlfriends and drink driving in fast cars To make up for this lack of sport this
summer I have been looking for other ways to entertain us all ndash cinemas are rather thin on the ground or so I thought until I discovered that Total Entertainment in Albox show movies every week and only for 250euro Thursday has The Debt starring Helen Mirren and Friday has My week with Marilyn featuring Kenneth Branagh Follow Mine Cine on Facebook to keep up to date on screenings Sunday afternoon 3rd June Siobhan
Tatton is organising the Turre Music festival at Hostal Rural Turre in aid of PAWS Mama Paulas Blues Band headline along with Marios projects Zambra AllStars Los Mezcalleros and Ratatoules a new local band featuring Fritz and German Denis Tickets are priced at only 5euro Tickets are available locally in Turre and Siobhan is selling tickets from a stall every Friday morning at Turre market Full details can be found via Siobhanrsquos Facebook page Print deadline is here and so I cannot
confirm the Twitter rumours that Kenny Dalglish has left LFC by lsquomutual consentrsquo
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The lsquoworldrsquos oldest backpackerrsquo is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95 Keith Wright a sprightly World War II veteran from Australiarsquos Gold Coast didnrsquot enjoy his first trip abroad until he was 85 However after being well and truly bitten by the traveling bug he is now preparing for his latest two month solo backpacking jaunt to Europe
Mr Wright has planned a two-month itinerary including Madrid San Sebastian Paris Munich Vienna and a trip to Britain to see the racing at Royal Ascot
He took up travelling after the death of his wife and carefully saves his pension to ensure he is able to get away every couple of years
ldquoI have had itchy feet all my life and had always wanted to go to Gallipoli on Anzac Day so I decided to sell our house and put the extra money towards a holidayrdquo said Mr Wright ldquoI have seen things that most tourists havenrsquot seen because I walk the back streets and take trains or buses to nearby towns for the day Most people I meet are surprised when I tell them my age and amazed that I have come all the way from Australiardquo
Mr Wright travels on a shoestring flying economy class and occasionally sharing dormitories with 18 to 30-somethings In total over the past ten years has been to 23 countries and 109 cities - his favourite being San Sebastian in Spain
His travel agent comments ldquoEvery booking I have made for him has been an inspiration to me I like to tell his story to other travellers particularly those who may have thought themselves too old to travel overseas or feared that it was too expensiverdquo
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
Tennis padelEASYbullHEALTHYbullFU
N bull amp
bull 4 Clay Tennis Courts bull 7 Hard Tennis Courts bull 7 Padel Glass Enclosuresbull Gymbull Bar amp Restaurant with Terrace bull Childrenrsquos Play areabull accommodation for Players bull sports Equipment for sale and Rent
40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012
ww
wsoltim
escom
remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
902 750 190
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Golf Discounts and Golf Packages Available
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS
Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar
call or e-mail us for further information
fully furnished one bedroom apartment with spectacular views over Envia Golf Course
Bargain at euro52000
Envia Golf Complex
Great apartments available in the urbanisation of Roquetas de mar from 55000euro and in almerimar from 69000euro
one Way Car hire services to and From all spanish and uk
locations
property Rentals available and property management services
also arranged
almeria living avenida playa serena 63 04740 Roquetas de mar almeria tel (0034) 950 33 66 26
mob(0034) 670 810 948670 784 470 Fax (0034) 950 336 660e-mail infoalmerialivingcom Web-site wwwalmerialivingcom
Property of the weekProperty of the weekProperty of the week
We are located on the paseo between the
Zoraida Garden hotel and the port of roquetas De Mar
950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk
BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr
Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am
please phone to book a tablesunday LunCH 1PM - 6PMMain Course550euro 3 Course lunCh10euro
wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun
from 14th March 5euro per session
TuEsday
Bingo 3pm
wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp
Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)
Quiz 9PMfRiday
Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro
saTuRday CuRRyONION BHAJEE CHICKEN
Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AND SOAPS SHOWN
MOnday 21sT MayCHINESE NIGHT FROM 730PM6euro per person
bar
avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559
yvonne dave amp John Welcome you to
ydaWakes
daRts BoaRd
pool taBle
OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)
all day eVeRy day on loCal spiRits amp miXeRs Wine and
san miGuel Bottles
monday 830pm - BinGO
MEAlS FRoM 3euroAll DAy BREAkFAST FRoM 360euro
all liVe spoRts CoVeRaGesaturDay 19tH mayMusiC wiTH BRian
fREE LiGHT suPPER
2 FoR 1
help FoR heRoes
1st event - Wednesday 6th June - Charity day -
1000am onwards to include table top sale BBQ music Bingo and
much moredonations Volunteers and
fund raising suggestions are all very welcome
HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
wed and fri
aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs
Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm Closed this Thursday Sunday amp Monday
CHAPLINS Pub27 CALLE SIERRA NEVADA 200M FROM HOTEL PLAyA ZUL ROqUETAS
Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368
Sat 19th MaySuper Super Saturday150 pint of San Miguel
Wine 1euroBottled Beer 1euro
Burgers Hot Dogs Curry amp Rice 150
Prices ApplyDuring Play-Off Final
(4pm KO) amp Champions League Final (845 KO)
COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
welcomed byBernard amp Ralf
open 12noon till late Wed - Mon (closed tuesday)
Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous
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37SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
From only 50euro per month We can site a 1m x 2m sign in a prominent roadside
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The commercial centrersquos objective is to provide businesses and independent professionals with an extremely low-cost permanent office or a more cost-effective alternative to a traditional office
We have a variety of different flexible packages to suit every need Office ReNTal from 1 hour to as long as is required
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sportsports sHorts
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
Tennis padelEASYbullHEALTHYbullFU
N bull amp
bull 4 Clay Tennis Courts bull 7 Hard Tennis Courts bull 7 Padel Glass Enclosuresbull Gymbull Bar amp Restaurant with Terrace bull Childrenrsquos Play areabull accommodation for Players bull sports Equipment for sale and Rent
40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012
ww
wsoltim
escom
remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
902 750 190
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Golf Discounts and Golf Packages Available
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS
Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar
call or e-mail us for further information
fully furnished one bedroom apartment with spectacular views over Envia Golf Course
Bargain at euro52000
Envia Golf Complex
Great apartments available in the urbanisation of Roquetas de mar from 55000euro and in almerimar from 69000euro
one Way Car hire services to and From all spanish and uk
locations
property Rentals available and property management services
also arranged
almeria living avenida playa serena 63 04740 Roquetas de mar almeria tel (0034) 950 33 66 26
mob(0034) 670 810 948670 784 470 Fax (0034) 950 336 660e-mail infoalmerialivingcom Web-site wwwalmerialivingcom
Property of the weekProperty of the weekProperty of the week
We are located on the paseo between the
Zoraida Garden hotel and the port of roquetas De Mar
950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk
BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr
Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am
please phone to book a tablesunday LunCH 1PM - 6PMMain Course550euro 3 Course lunCh10euro
wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun
from 14th March 5euro per session
TuEsday
Bingo 3pm
wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp
Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)
Quiz 9PMfRiday
Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro
saTuRday CuRRyONION BHAJEE CHICKEN
Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AND SOAPS SHOWN
MOnday 21sT MayCHINESE NIGHT FROM 730PM6euro per person
bar
avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559
yvonne dave amp John Welcome you to
ydaWakes
daRts BoaRd
pool taBle
OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)
all day eVeRy day on loCal spiRits amp miXeRs Wine and
san miGuel Bottles
monday 830pm - BinGO
MEAlS FRoM 3euroAll DAy BREAkFAST FRoM 360euro
all liVe spoRts CoVeRaGesaturDay 19tH mayMusiC wiTH BRian
fREE LiGHT suPPER
2 FoR 1
help FoR heRoes
1st event - Wednesday 6th June - Charity day -
1000am onwards to include table top sale BBQ music Bingo and
much moredonations Volunteers and
fund raising suggestions are all very welcome
HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
wed and fri
aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs
Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm Closed this Thursday Sunday amp Monday
CHAPLINS Pub27 CALLE SIERRA NEVADA 200M FROM HOTEL PLAyA ZUL ROqUETAS
Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368
Sat 19th MaySuper Super Saturday150 pint of San Miguel
Wine 1euroBottled Beer 1euro
Burgers Hot Dogs Curry amp Rice 150
Prices ApplyDuring Play-Off Final
(4pm KO) amp Champions League Final (845 KO)
COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
welcomed byBernard amp Ralf
open 12noon till late Wed - Mon (closed tuesday)
Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous
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38 SOLTIMES FEBRUARY 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
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On Saturday 12th May we played our first game of the year at Hacienda del alamo The weather was beautiful and the course superb
The competition was a pairs Betterball and all ten teams finished with 30 points or better which was good considering the difficulty of the course
The winners Dave edmonds amp Tony Morgan finished with a superb 48pts with the captain chipping in from well off the green on the eighteenth to round off a really good day Second third and fourth places all finished with 40pts with our new member Jean-francois crinquand and his partner Ron Thomas pipping Roger whitehead amp Des Riley on count back for second
with Steve fear amp ian Smart fourth
longest drive went to Jean-francoise with nearest the pin going to Tony Morgan with Billy Handy being nearest the pin in two on the par four thirteenth
Thursday 17th May will see us at lorca Golf Resort to lock horns for our annual challenge match with fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region which once again should see a really close match played in a friendly spirit
Our next Society day will be on the 26th May at Macenas guests and new members are all welcome please ring the captain on 664 356 287 for more details
bull Manchester City are the 2012 Pl champions courtesy of two dramatic late goals against 10-man QPR in front of a record 48000 crowd at the etihad Stadium One-nil up then 2-1 down Roberto Mancinirsquos team scored twice in added time to lift englandrsquos top prize for the first time in 44 years
bull Manchester United 1-0 winners at Sunderland finished runnerrsquos-up Arsenal came third Tottenham fourth and Newcastle fifth while at the bottom Bolton (who drew at Stoke) are relegated with Blackburn and Wolves
bull The Championship play-off final between Blackpool and West Ham takes place at Wembley on Saturday followed by the Champions league final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea from the Allianz Arena Munich
bull Norwich are the only english team to have beaten Bayern on their own ground doing so in the UeFA Cup in 1993 when they played at the Olympic Stadium
bull Wolves have chosen Norwegian Stale Solbakken (44) as their new manager He won five league titles as boss of FC Copenhagen after his 12-year playing career ended when he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2001 during a training session with Copenhagen when current england
chief Roy Hodgson was his manager
bull englandrsquos next soccer international is a friendly in Norway on 26 May followed by a Wembley date with Belgium on 2 June before Hodgson takes his team into euro 2012 with a game against France in Donetsk on 11 June
bull Manchester United have told Ryan Giggs he can play for GB in the Olympics
bull Juventus unbeaten this season clinched their 29th Serie lsquoArsquo title last Sunday with victory over Atalanta
bull And also on Sunday Celticrsquos Gary Hooper scored all his sidersquos goals in 5-0 win over Hearts
bull Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado driving for Williams won last Sundayrsquos Barcelona F1 Grand Prix Fernando Alonso was second and Kimi Raikkonen third lewis Hamilton starting from the back of the grid finished eighth This is the first time a Venezuelan driver has ever won a major F1 race
bull The first england-West Indies cricket Test starts at lords tomorrow
bull GB gymnast Hannah Whelan won two bronze medals at the european Championships in Brussels
bull And the Summer Olympics start in london in ten weeks time on 27 July
with the course in good condition it is good to see overseas golfing parties enjoying (or otherwise) what the members have all year round just one gripe as it seems that a few are inconsiderate enough not to bother raking bunkers (this can equally apply to the regular golfers) if you see any guilty parties please remind them of golfing etiquetteresuLtsWed may 2 Monthly MedalGood scoring on a day that had a strong breeze making some holes difficult1st Steve willingham 75-10=652nd Glyn Ombler 78-9=693rd pat Sayer 92-22=70 on a card play offTwo s Brian everitt and
louis long 4th caroline willingham 12th and John Bridgen 17thWednesday may 9individual Stableford
The weather is now getting very warm and our players encounted unusual conditions on the course ldquono windrdquo not even a breeze1st pat Sayer 36pts2nd Stuart Green 35pts3rd Harry eels 33pts on a card play offTwo s ian Jenner and Derrick Stephenson both at 8th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon wed and friday
for information contact 636 938 404 or 634 641 199
urcal Golf reportaGuilon Golf memBers report
anGlinG news witH BeacHcomBer joHn
Boat fishing lsquocaptain cubarsquo went out on his Garrucha moored boat with lsquoMooring paulrsquo Basil Steve and Barry from Turre the catch was 24 mixed specimens although irsquom not sure the word specimen is appropriate pandoras combers bogues blue mouths and pickerel
after completing a few small upgrades to the boat lsquoOrca Steversquo took the opportunity to go out for a few hours for a bit of trolling as the sea was like a mill pond He set up two rods one with a surface shallow diving rapala lure
chasing blue feathers and one with a Hunter 250g jigging lure connected to a 200g trolling lead and again chasing feathers with the intention of trolling deep He trolled up and down Garrucharsquos coastline close to shore and near to the harbour wall and then 3km out at varying speeds from 3 to 6 knots Unfortunately he had no takes that gave an indication although he did lose the rapala lure whilst out on the 3 km mark The trace had been snapped 2 feathers up from the lure so he could have had a side take on one of the feathers which guillotined
the trace anyway it was just pleasant to have some peace and quiet and enjoy the calm conditions and beautiful scenery and the company of a large pod of dolphins to amuse him
lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo lsquoBodorsquo lsquoTiddlerwinks Johnrsquo lsquoDenis the menacersquo and the newly named lsquoMoray Jonathanrsquo all from the Albox fishing club joined Steve for a day out fishing in lovely calm conditions There was a large fog bank which completely hid the view of villaricos and everywhere beyond and which passed slowly over them during the morning and settled in the valley below cabrera Mountain
Steve anchored the boat over a 300ft hole behind the Garrucha harbour wall with a bag of rubby dubby strapped to the anchor to try and bait the area beneath the boat This paid off as they were soon into fish and bringing up combers blue mouths and small pandoras The new boy and virgin fisherman Jonathan was the first to catch anything to brag about with a nice fork beard shortly followed by Sid and a nice red snapper both fish taking raw prawn
The fishing dropped off a little and the lads had several
weird takes before Jonathan struck into a 5ft plus moray eel which he got off of the bottom and to the surface where it was Steversquos job to bring it on board the boat
The fishing never recovered in that spot so Steve pulled anchor and moved the boat to 112 kmrsquos out and re anchored on a shallow sand bank and let the boat drift slowly back until it settled directly over a 500ft hole with the rubby dubby bag again attached to the anchor They were again soon into fish and brought pandoras and combers aboard three a time with some decent sized fish Bodo hit into a good fish and landed a 3lb red snapper and boasted that Sidrsquos earlier snapper at 223lbs was a tiddler
So hopefully the fish are back and feeding
See photo of Sid and his red snapper
Shore fishing Talking of specimens one was caught last week and i believe from the shore in Garrucha a 110lbs tuna This information has come from a good source ie lsquoTackle Shop andresrsquo via lsquoOrca Steversquo and i have asked for more details ie type of
tuna and a photo if possiblelsquolondon Billrsquo has been
spinning from Macenas rocks both south and north and says there are a few more predators about He caught small sea bass palometes and a surprise 2lb dorada
Coarse fishinglsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished Lake
argos in Murcia and said he had an ok day but a better one specimen-wise at lorcarsquos puentes with a common carp weighing a fraction under 10lbs He stalked the fish which he could see in the lake margins with floating crust
The best weight from two matches in Murcia was 14lbs at lake Blanca and it was one fish only a common carp caught by alan lsquoThe chairmanrsquo Reid
The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar wassy for details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049
for further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar playa or tel 950 473 099
Tight lines Beachcomber John
2012 ladies pairs championship
The first competition of the 2012 season was graced with a wonderful final between Barbara Ruscoe and Mo De-Boer against Jan Dando and Debbie colquhoun
The final played over 18 ends was a real close affair which included 14 ends wielding only 1 single shot the turning point of the game came in the 17th end when Jan and Debbie scored 4 shots to take a 2 shot lead into the last end scoring another shot on the final end they won the ladies pairs championship by a score of 14 shots to 11
John colquhounTournament Secretary
inDalo BowlinG cluBMonday 7th May and time for
the members monthly medal competition The ladies event was won by Nuala Hare with a par equalling nett 71 Sandra edwards took second on countback from Margaret Budd Both carding nett 75rsquos The Gentlemens competition played from the white tees was won by frank varey with a two under par (nett) 69 from Brian Mayhew 74 and andrew Markham 79
Thursdayrsquos team competition was a ldquowaltzrdquo played in teams of three par score was 72 points in Stableford format and the first three teams all beat par with the winners fourteen
points better1st Jim Budd peter edwards
and Margaret Budd 86 points
2nd Bill Gill Geoff paddock and Rosalie fardon 77 points
3rd frank varey Geoff Owen and linda king 75 points
Nearest the pin prizes went to Nuala Hare on the 18th (in four strokes) and Bill Gill 4th (in three)
visitors can join the members every Thursday for euro32 including green fee in a mixed team event Ring Jim Budd on 950 162 727 or 600 353 670
marina memBers Golf cluB
wednesday 9th May 2012 at cortijo Grande and the last day for lief Mhyre on his holiday with us this year and this was his last chance to win well done lief with a good score of 39 points to win today second with 33 Mike picken and third with another 33 Mike fleming No ball sweep winner
Sunday 13th and a good date to be playing our monthly medal it goes without saying one or two were conspicuous by there absence it will be noted and they will be dealt with Our captain is not to be messed with
Our winner captain John park with a good net score of 66 and in second with 70 carol Hardy and in third with 76 colin Stacey
again no ballsweep winners Our next winner will scoop a load of balls enjoy your golf at cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome Mp
cortijo GranDe
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
Tennis padelEASYbullHEALTHYbullFU
N bull amp
bull 4 Clay Tennis Courts bull 7 Hard Tennis Courts bull 7 Padel Glass Enclosuresbull Gymbull Bar amp Restaurant with Terrace bull Childrenrsquos Play areabull accommodation for Players bull sports Equipment for sale and Rent
40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012
ww
wsoltim
escom
remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
902 750 190
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Golf Discounts and Golf Packages Available
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS
Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar
call or e-mail us for further information
fully furnished one bedroom apartment with spectacular views over Envia Golf Course
Bargain at euro52000
Envia Golf Complex
Great apartments available in the urbanisation of Roquetas de mar from 55000euro and in almerimar from 69000euro
one Way Car hire services to and From all spanish and uk
locations
property Rentals available and property management services
also arranged
almeria living avenida playa serena 63 04740 Roquetas de mar almeria tel (0034) 950 33 66 26
mob(0034) 670 810 948670 784 470 Fax (0034) 950 336 660e-mail infoalmerialivingcom Web-site wwwalmerialivingcom
Property of the weekProperty of the weekProperty of the week
We are located on the paseo between the
Zoraida Garden hotel and the port of roquetas De Mar
950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk
BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr
Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am
please phone to book a tablesunday LunCH 1PM - 6PMMain Course550euro 3 Course lunCh10euro
wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun
from 14th March 5euro per session
TuEsday
Bingo 3pm
wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp
Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)
Quiz 9PMfRiday
Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro
saTuRday CuRRyONION BHAJEE CHICKEN
Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AND SOAPS SHOWN
MOnday 21sT MayCHINESE NIGHT FROM 730PM6euro per person
bar
avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559
yvonne dave amp John Welcome you to
ydaWakes
daRts BoaRd
pool taBle
OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)
all day eVeRy day on loCal spiRits amp miXeRs Wine and
san miGuel Bottles
monday 830pm - BinGO
MEAlS FRoM 3euroAll DAy BREAkFAST FRoM 360euro
all liVe spoRts CoVeRaGesaturDay 19tH mayMusiC wiTH BRian
fREE LiGHT suPPER
2 FoR 1
help FoR heRoes
1st event - Wednesday 6th June - Charity day -
1000am onwards to include table top sale BBQ music Bingo and
much moredonations Volunteers and
fund raising suggestions are all very welcome
HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
wed and fri
aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs
Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm Closed this Thursday Sunday amp Monday
CHAPLINS Pub27 CALLE SIERRA NEVADA 200M FROM HOTEL PLAyA ZUL ROqUETAS
Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368
Sat 19th MaySuper Super Saturday150 pint of San Miguel
Wine 1euroBottled Beer 1euro
Burgers Hot Dogs Curry amp Rice 150
Prices ApplyDuring Play-Off Final
(4pm KO) amp Champions League Final (845 KO)
COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
welcomed byBernard amp Ralf
open 12noon till late Wed - Mon (closed tuesday)
Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous
![Page 39: Sol Times Newspaper issue 337 Roquetas Edition](https://reader030.fdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022020219/568bd8121a28ab2034a20bd4/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
39SOLTIMES MAY 2012wwwsoltimescom
sport
forum Golf Society s long trek to a very windy playa Serena course at Roquetas de Mar on May 4th saw another new name in the winner s circle as Bob attkins with a very good net 75 considering the conditions became the fourteenth different winner in forum events this year
Mike Duckham (2nd) amp peter Tinsley (3rd) both scored 76 with Derek Manning fourth amp andy Birch fifth after both scored net 78s with a special mention also for Dave Sharp who
had by far the best gross score with a round of 84
Nearest the pin prizes went to Malcolm Sibbons fran elam amp Mick Murphy with Mick Murphy hitting one some 300 yards down the sixth hole (albeit wind-assisted) to win the longest drive
The following week the first round of Forum s Summer Singles Matchplay at Marina on May 11th saw victories for paul Douglas fran elam Dave Sharp Geoff Hebb louise Douglas
amp frank varey advance them together with the 10 players who had byes through to the second round
forum s upcoming events are May 18th pairs Betterball Stableford at Marina
May 25th Doubles league 2 Man No Scotch at Marina
June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del alamofor further information contact phil elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom
forum Golf society
it was Spring Grading last weekend at Mojacar Taekwondo club with self defense training board breaking very serious sparring and an extensive technical knowledge the participating students gave it all to receive their next well deserved belt
Best student trophy was awarded to Joe Noble (Rainbows) Osaia Re d i n g - c o m m a i l l e (Juniors) and laima Diaz vepstas (adults)
Special Rainbow Star Medal was given to Joe Noble Joshua lee and Bobbi Booth-Roberts
Mr Dewreacutee the club instructor said ldquoit gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to see that all the students of the club show such great skills and dedication as
they are the next generation of martial artists
Soon we will all see great athletes participating in the 2012 london Olympic Games and compete for medals i believe that each of the Mojacar Taekwondo club students who took their
grading exam last Saturday and Sunday deserve the same support and appreciation for their great efforts and dedicationrdquoMojacar Taekwondo club indigo Gym Mojacar playaTel 646 844 708wwwgtfspainwebscom
mojacar taekwonDo cluB Tenis y Padel Indalo based just off the Vera- Garrucha road has been established for 3 years now and is ever growing They offer the highest level of professional coaching and facilities in the area which include 4 clay courts 7 hard courts 7 padel court and as interest in padel as a sport increases they are in the process of increasing these to 15 courts within the next few months
For those of you who are not familiar with padel as a sport the best way to describe it is a cross between tennis and squash It is played using smaller racquets than tennis but the enclosed and you can play off the walls too as in squash Padel is becoming more popular as it is more sociable there are always 4 people on a court you can learn how to play it in a few short hours and there is less technique involved so it is an easy way to have fun with your friends whilst getting fit
Tenis y Padel Indalo is open everyday the whole year round and is open to both members and non-members Membership is available as a single person a couple or a family and entitles you to discounts on court hire You can also take out membership for just one two or three months it doesnacutet have to be the whole year but you can also use the club as a non-member as the courts are available to hire by the hour
The club runs many different programmes all run by professionals for both sports from just 4 years old and beginners to competition level With their holiday camp available throughout July and August they have an intensive course where you can stay on-site in their accommodation amongst beautiful tranquil surroundings or a semi-intensive course which is just half a day at the club with lunch included This package is also available for adults whatever time of year and for all levels Within these programmes they offer different events such as one day
tournaments weekend and week long tournaments too
If you simply want to improve your technique why not consider individual coaching in english or Spanish (should you want to improve your language at the
same time) this can include an assessment and improvement coaching in the morning or afternoon any day
There is also a shop on-site where you can buy all the equipment you may need tennis and padel racquets balls grips and shoes If you want to try padel before you buy you can always rent till you fall in love with the sport as soo many have already done
For more information about any of the programmes or to find out more about the club call Daniel lescano on 656 329 614 email Danieltenispadelindalocom or have a look at their website wwwtenisypadelindalocom
Tennis y padel indalo
directed and organised by Daniel LescanoM 656 329 614 | E danieltenisypadelindalocomW tenisypadelindalocom
bull special adult Programmes (mornings)bull school of Tennis amp Padel (children amp adults)bull Private lessons for both Tennis and Padelbull summer Camp (July amp august)bull Tournaments in both Tennis amp Padelbull all levels welcome members amp non-members
Tennis padelEASYbullHEALTHYbullFU
N bull amp
bull 4 Clay Tennis Courts bull 7 Hard Tennis Courts bull 7 Padel Glass Enclosuresbull Gymbull Bar amp Restaurant with Terrace bull Childrenrsquos Play areabull accommodation for Players bull sports Equipment for sale and Rent
40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012
ww
wsoltim
escom
remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs
902 750 190
Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture Packs
Cleaning amp laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks
Golf Discounts and Golf Packages Available
Property management Sales amp rentals
Roquetas de mar Aguadulce Almerimar Vicar la envia Golf
Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom
FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS
Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar
call or e-mail us for further information
fully furnished one bedroom apartment with spectacular views over Envia Golf Course
Bargain at euro52000
Envia Golf Complex
Great apartments available in the urbanisation of Roquetas de mar from 55000euro and in almerimar from 69000euro
one Way Car hire services to and From all spanish and uk
locations
property Rentals available and property management services
also arranged
almeria living avenida playa serena 63 04740 Roquetas de mar almeria tel (0034) 950 33 66 26
mob(0034) 670 810 948670 784 470 Fax (0034) 950 336 660e-mail infoalmerialivingcom Web-site wwwalmerialivingcom
Property of the weekProperty of the weekProperty of the week
We are located on the paseo between the
Zoraida Garden hotel and the port of roquetas De Mar
950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk
BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr
Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am
please phone to book a tablesunday LunCH 1PM - 6PMMain Course550euro 3 Course lunCh10euro
wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun
from 14th March 5euro per session
TuEsday
Bingo 3pm
wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp
Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)
Quiz 9PMfRiday
Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro
saTuRday CuRRyONION BHAJEE CHICKEN
Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AND SOAPS SHOWN
MOnday 21sT MayCHINESE NIGHT FROM 730PM6euro per person
bar
avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559
yvonne dave amp John Welcome you to
ydaWakes
daRts BoaRd
pool taBle
OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)
all day eVeRy day on loCal spiRits amp miXeRs Wine and
san miGuel Bottles
monday 830pm - BinGO
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all liVe spoRts CoVeRaGesaturDay 19tH mayMusiC wiTH BRian
fREE LiGHT suPPER
2 FoR 1
help FoR heRoes
1st event - Wednesday 6th June - Charity day -
1000am onwards to include table top sale BBQ music Bingo and
much moredonations Volunteers and
fund raising suggestions are all very welcome
HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
wed and fri
aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs
Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm Closed this Thursday Sunday amp Monday
CHAPLINS Pub27 CALLE SIERRA NEVADA 200M FROM HOTEL PLAyA ZUL ROqUETAS
Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368
Sat 19th MaySuper Super Saturday150 pint of San Miguel
Wine 1euroBottled Beer 1euro
Burgers Hot Dogs Curry amp Rice 150
Prices ApplyDuring Play-Off Final
(4pm KO) amp Champions League Final (845 KO)
COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
welcomed byBernard amp Ralf
open 12noon till late Wed - Mon (closed tuesday)
Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous
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OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)
all day eVeRy day on loCal spiRits amp miXeRs Wine and
san miGuel Bottles
monday 830pm - BinGO
MEAlS FRoM 3euroAll DAy BREAkFAST FRoM 360euro
all liVe spoRts CoVeRaGesaturDay 19tH mayMusiC wiTH BRian
fREE LiGHT suPPER
2 FoR 1
help FoR heRoes
1st event - Wednesday 6th June - Charity day -
1000am onwards to include table top sale BBQ music Bingo and
much moredonations Volunteers and
fund raising suggestions are all very welcome
HOMEMadE fOOd dAiLY from 3eurowEdnEsday riBS 495eurofRidayfiSHrsquoNrsquoCHiPS 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being servedBooking advisable
wed and fri
aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs
Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm Closed this Thursday Sunday amp Monday
CHAPLINS Pub27 CALLE SIERRA NEVADA 200M FROM HOTEL PLAyA ZUL ROqUETAS
Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368
Sat 19th MaySuper Super Saturday150 pint of San Miguel
Wine 1euroBottled Beer 1euro
Burgers Hot Dogs Curry amp Rice 150
Prices ApplyDuring Play-Off Final
(4pm KO) amp Champions League Final (845 KO)
COME ON yOU IRONS
Avenida Playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de mar Almeria 617 051 947
welcomed byBernard amp Ralf
open 12noon till late Wed - Mon (closed tuesday)
Wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp Rendezvous jointly present ldquokiNg oF SWiNg iN tHe SquaRerdquowith toNy JuStice singing
your favourite ldquoRat packrdquo tunes lsquoal Frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal
ReSeRve youR taBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from Rendezvous