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EDITORIALAquí estamos otra vez, otro mes que se nos fue, y otro trimestre que se fue del año ¿Dónde va el tiempo?A pesar de este tiempo tan extraño que estamos teniendo, el verano definitivamente está llegando y con él todo su programa frenético de ferias, fiestas, conciertos y otros eventos, los cuales les informamos a través de este nuestro periódico y a través de la página web www.theresident.euHablando de ferias y fiestas, el mes de Mayo verá la fiesta de San Isidro en Estepona, conmemoración de su Santo Patrón. Esta feria celebra la herencia agrícola de Estepona con un programa de evento, exhibiendo productos tradicionales y demás. Tendrá lugar desde el 10 al 15 de Mayo e incluirá la Romería anual en el parque de Los Pedregales. Con las fiestas de San Isidro os podréis adentrar a la temporada festiva. Podéis informaros del programa a través de nuestra página web.Con el comienzo del verano, nosotros,

Here we are again, another month gone, and already nearly a third of the way through the year, where does time go?Despite the odd blip in the weather, summer is definitely on the way and with it the hectic programme of ferias, fiestas, concerts and other events, all of which we bring to you through both this newspaper and the website www.theresident.eu.Talking of ferias and fiestas May sees the San Isidro celebrations in Estepona. Commemorating one of the muncipality’s patron saints, this feria celebrates Estepona’s agricultural heritage with a programme of events showcasing traditional skills and products. Running from May 10 to 15 and including the annual Romeria in Los Pedregales Park, the San Isidro fiesta is a good way to ease yourself into the festival season. Watch out on our website for programme details.With the onset of summer we at The

en The resident, declaramos zona libre de crisis. A menos que algo dramático ocurra parece no haber razón para insistir en el hecho de que la economía no está en su mejor momento y que por muchos debates y análisis que se hagan, no habrá diferencia. Al no haber referéndums o elecciones la mayoría de nosotros ahora no podemos tener influencias sobre estos aspectos, tan solo y lo único que podemos hacer es insistir en redoblar esfuerzos y ganar unos euros, así pues esto será mi última frase sobre el tema en esta publicación.¡Ah! Decir esto me ha liberado, ahora ya me encuentro mucho mejor, y ahora, ¿De qué hablamos? (ruidito con los dedos sobre el despacho). Verdaderamente creo que me tomaré un refresquito en el chiringuito y disfrutaré de mi nuevo sentido del bienestar.

Un saludo.Editor

Resident have declared a crisis free zone. Unless something dramatic occurs there seems no reason to keep pointing out the blindingly obvious fact that the economy is in deep doo-doo and no amount of analysis and debate appears to make any difference. As there are no forthcoming referendums or elections most of us now have no influence in these matters other than to keep plugging away and earning a dollar or two so this will be the last sentence on the subject in this publication.Wow! That was quite liberating, I already feel much better, anyway what to talk about now? (sound of fingers drumming on the desk). Actually I think I’ll nip off down the chiringuito and enjoy my new found sense of wellbeing.

So until next month, bye for now.

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The Resident - www.theresident.eu 3San RoqueEl alcalde reta a la ministra de Fomento a presentar en la comarca los 200.000 euros para el ferrocarril

ADEC, the local fully-registered charity set up to support cancer patients and their families, held a successful opening Launch and Wine-Tasting Event in Pueblo Neuvo last Monday. A good crowd of local people willing to support the Charity, in one way or another, were also able to sample some of the new and lesser-known wines selected by Richard from Anglo Wines.There was also an opportunity to purchase tickets for some super good-quality raffle prizes. The star prize of which was a Moroccan Meal for four people to be cooked in your own home by Houda using traditional ingredients she will supply especially for the occasion. This star prize was won by Juan Roca Quintero from San Roque.The Launch was just one of the events that ADEC has planned for the future when they

ADEC cancer care charity’s wine tasting launch party

hope to raise enough money to be able to fund professional support for patients and families, in their own home.The Charity is also forming professional links with local Spanish charities and we hope to be able to give you more details about these, before too long. If you can help and support them further, in any way either by volunteering, donations, attending/holding events etc. they would be most grateful as they are seeking to become at least as successful as other similar charities found in other areas up the coast.For more information please email info@adec-cancercae.comAt the end of May, there will be ‘A walk up Gibraltar Rock’ all in aid of ADEC. For more information please call Jojo on 687 030 047.

El alcalde, Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix, ha retado hoy, martes, a la titular de Fomento, Ana Pastor, a presentar en la comarca los 200.000 euros consignados por el Gobierno de la Nación en los presupuestos estatales para la modernización de la vía férrea entre Algeciras y Bobadilla, tal y como hizo ayer la ministra en Valencia para anunciar la inversión de 1.300 millones en el corredor mediterráneo. “Estoy esperando a que lo haga para ver cómo la reciben los agentes económicos y sociales”, ironizó.El primer edil considera que “el Gobierno actual desprecia y olvida al Campo de Gibraltar, cuando ni siquiera consigna una partida de 56 millones de euros para licitar el tramo entre Algeciras y Almoraima. El PP ha engañado a los ciudadanos durante la campaña de las elecciones andaluzas, cuando afirmaba que apostaba por el corredor central. Su apuesta real -afirmó- ha sido por el corredor mediterráneo, que une las

comunidades valenciana y catalana con la frontera francesa. En política no todo vale, y no se puede ir mintiendo”, afirmó.Aunque el alcalde dijo que “quizás el anuncio de ayer de Ana Pastor puede haber sido una sorpresa para algunos dirigentes comarcales del PP, y concretamente para el diputado José Ignacio Landaluce, no ha sido una sorpresa para mí, que vengo denunciando este hecho varias semanas”. “Para la ministra -señaló- resulta lógico empezar el corredor mediterráneo en Valencia, aunque la Unión Europea señale que debe iniciarse el enlace entre Algeciras y Madrid”. En su opinión, “lo que ocurre es que el PP gobierna en la Comunidad Valenciana y tiene un acuerdo con CiU, que gobierna en Cataluña. Por eso destina 1.300 millones a ambas comunidades y sólo 200.000 euros a la conexión Algeciras-Bobadilla. Pero esta decisión es un desprecio a todos los campogibraltareños”, finalizó.

The mayor, Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix, has challenged the head of Development, Ana Pastor, to present the roughly 200,000 euros allocated by the National Government in state budgets for the modernization of the railway between Algeciras and Bobadilla, with the same gusto as did the minister in Valencia yesterday as she announced the investment of 1,300 million along the Mediterranean corridor. “I’m hoping to see how they receive the economic and social agents,” she quipped.The mayor believes that “the current government despises and excludes the Campo de Gibraltar area, when not even 56 million euros was given to the section between Algeciras and Almoraima. According to the mayor the PP has misled the public during the election campaign

The mayor challenges the Minister of Development over the 200,000 euros for the railway

in Andalucia, when they said they were backing the central corridor plan. Really all they wanted was better links between Cataluña, Valencia and the French border” he said.The minister said she found it logical to start the Mediterranean corridor in Valencia, although the European Union has pointed out that they should start the link between Algeciras and Madrid.” In his view, “what happens is that the PP rules in Valencia and has an agreement with CiU, which governs in Cataluña. So 1,300 million was allocated to both communities and only 200,000 euros to the connection between Algeciras-Bobadilla. But this decision is an insult to all of the Campo de Gibraltar area” he concluded.

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Lanzamiento de ADEC y cata de vinos

ADEC, la organización local de caridad totalmente registrada creada para apoyar a los pacientes con cáncer y sus familias, ha celebrado un lanzamiento de apertura exitosa y cata de vinos en Pueblo Nuevo el pasado lunes. Un buen grupo de residentea locales dispuestos a apoyar la Caridad, de una u otra manera, también pudieron degustar algunos de los vinos nuevos y menos conocidos seleccionados por Richard de Anglo Wines.Hubo también la oportunidad de adquirir boletos para varios premios de alta calidad en el sorteo. El premio estrella fue una cena marroquí para cuatro personas que cocinará Houda en su propia casa utilizando ingredientes tradicionales que ella proporcionará especialmente para la ocasión. El premio estrella fue ganado por Juan Roca Quintero de San Roque.

El lanzamiento fue sólo uno de los eventos que ADEC ha planeado para el futuro, cuando se espera recaudar suficiente dinero para poder financiar el apoyo profesional de los pacientes y sus familias, en su propia casa.La caridad también está formando vínculos profesionales con organizaciones benéficas locales españolas, y esperan ser capaces de dar más detalles sobre estos en poco tiempo. Si usted puede ayudar y apoyar aún más a esta organización, de alguna manera ya sea como voluntario, por medio de donaciones, asistiendo / hospedando la celebración de eventos, etc. Estarían encantados de recibir más ayuda, ya que esperan ser al menos igual de exitosos como otras organizaciones benéficas similares que se encuentran en otras áreas de la costa .

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Casares Bridge ClubThe club meets every Tuesday at 6.15pm for 6.30pm start.

We play Duplicate Bridge at the Community hall located on the Casares road MA8300, 1km. from the A7, and can be found to the right of the

first roundabout. We operate a Host system ... players without partners (including visitors) can be accommodated and are most welcome.

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Los Vecinos y Amigos de Marina de Casares del Club disfrutaron de un día en el torneo de golf de Doña Julia Golf Club el jueves 22 de marzo, seguido de un almuerzo en el restaurante de Armstrong. El evento estuvo muy concurrido con cerca de 40 miembros e invitados assistiendo a la comida. Restaurante Armstrong donó amablemente varios premios, incluyendo un premio del ganador de una jarra de cristal cortado y comida para dos, ganado por Barrie Hill. Doña Julia Golf Club donó generosamente el premio de segundo de dos green fees de 18 hoyos, incluyendo “buggy” lo cual fue ganado por Inger Hellberg. Con la fresca brisa de primavera y el sol brillando, todos los golfistas disfrutaron de un fabuloso día en el campo y nuestros agradecimientos a John Hammond y Maria para la organización de un evento

tan maravilloso. ¡Hasta la proxima!El mercadillo del Club fue un gran éxito económico, se alcanzó la suma más alta desde que empezamos este evento, gracias al apoyo que nos ha dado el Ayuntamiento. Según nos informaron, a todas las mesas les fue muy bien considerando los tiempos que vivimos. El dinero obtenido se destinará al fondo iniciado con anticipación para la compra de una televisión de pantalla grande que esperamos el Ayuntamiento nos permita instalar en el aula del club, que podría usarse en beneficio de todos los amigos y Vecinos de Marina de Casares, para eventos como la Copa Europea y también otro eventos educacional, social y ocasiones de la comunidad.Información relativa al Club: mariaphammond@hotmail.co.uk o 952 892 030

Vecinos y Amigos de Marina de Casares

The Vecinos and Amigos de Marina de Casares Club enjoyed a golf tournament day at Dona Julia Golf Club on Thursday 22 March, followed by lunch at Armstrongs Restaurant. The event was very well attended with around 40 members and guests attending lunch. Armstrongs Restaurant kindly donated several prizes including an overall winners prize of a cut glass decanter and meal for two won by Barrie Hill. Dona Julia Golf Club generously donated the overall runners up prize of two green fees for 18 holes including buggy won by a delighted Inger Hellberg! With the sun shining and fresh spring breeze all the golfers enjoyed a fabulous day out and thanks go out to John and Maria Hammond for organizing such a wonderful event. Here’s to the next one!The Club’s Table Top sale was a great

Friends and Neighbours of Marina de Casaresfinancial success and raised the largest amount since the club first started this event, thanks to the support from the Ayuntamiento. The feedback received is that all the Tables did very well considering today’s difficulties. The money raised on the day will go towards a fund already set up in anticipation of a large screen television that it is hope the Ayuntamiento will soon give permission to have installed in the shared club room. The television will be used for the benefit of all the Friends and Neighbours of Marina de Casares, for events such as the European Cup as well as many other educational, social and community occasions.For information relating to the club: mariaphammond@hotmail.co.uk or 952 89 20 30

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Casares Bridge Club celebrated its second bridge/lunch reunion on the 25th March at the clubhouse followed by a lunch at the Brasserie just across the road.There was a great turnout with some new visitors from Sotogrande. The Club had an 8 and a half Mitchell movement directed and scored by Tony Bluett.The winners north/south were Paul Agius

and Yvette and the winners east/west were Anita and Julia. The presentation was made by Gabriela, president of the club.Keep an eye on the website www.bridgewebs/casares.com for any up and coming events.The club is open to all non members, bridge every Tuesday at 6.15.

Casares Bridge Club lunch reunion

La Tenencia de Alcaldía de Casares Costa prepara clases de refuerzo para escolares durante los meses de julio y agosto con el objeto de complementar la formación de los estudiantes de la zona.La iniciativa que se va a desarrollar en horario de mañana, explica Juan Jesús Rodríguez, concejal de Casares Costa, pretende convertirse en un apoyo a los padres y madres durante los meses

de verano, ya que sus hijos estarán atendidos durante ese tiempo en el que los colegios les dan vacaciones.Con esta nueva aula de refuerzo escolar la Tenencia de Alcaldía de Casares Costa intenta dar un impulso a los escolares que lo necesiten, ya que son muchos los alumnos que requieren de refuerzo en verano para superar algunas asignaturas o simplemente para fortalecer lo aprendido durante el curso escolar.

La Tenencia de Alcaldía de Casares Costa contará con un aula de refuerzo para escolares

The Tenencia de Alcaldía of Casares Costa prepares school support lessons for the months of July and August in order to supplement the education of students in the area.Classes will be held in the morning, says Juan Jesus Rodriguez, Councillor of Casares Costa, aiming to become a crutch

The Tenencia de Alcaldía of Casares Costa will have a classroom for school support

for parents during the summer months, as this is the time of year students are given a three month summer vacation.With this new school classroom they hope to help support children who are in need of reinforcement in the summer to overcome some subjects or simply to reinforce what they learned during the school year.

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Esta es una copia de un formulario publicado recientemente por el Ayuntamiento de Manilva y - de acuerdo con su reglamento municipal - debe ser completado y validado por el Departamento del Medio del Ambiente. Parecido a la que también se ha emitido en otros municipios - Estepona y Marbella incluido. Se requiere que usted lo tenga en su posesión cuando sale con su mascota y tener que presentarlo a petición de las autoridades locales, el no hacerlo puede resultar en una multa de hasta 200,00 €. La Junta de Andalucía exige que todos los perros tengan un microchip y que estén registrados en la base de datos central en Sevilla. Una vez que haya cumplido con la ley andaluza, con la asistencia de un veterinario certificado y afiliado, el registro en Sevilla le enviará una tarjeta como una prueba más de la inscripción en dicho registro, además del recibo de color rosa que usted recibe por parte del veterinario como prueba de la colocación del microchip y su registro en la base de datos. Todas estas son las extensiones de la normativa europea sobre derechos de los animales formuladas en Estrasburgo que finalmente han filtrado a nosotros aquí, a través de Madrid y Sevilla. Hay una salvedad importante que debe tenerse en cuenta y esto puede ser el momento oportuno de darlo a conocer. Considerando que existe duplicidad en el registro municipal, por el diseño, todos los municipios tienen por acuerdo, el acceso a la base de datos en Sevilla y al ingresar su código postal correspondiente (s) recibe un listado de todas las mascotas registrados - perros, gatos y hurones - en dicho código postal. Este fue diseñado para evitar la redundancia de lo que ahora se requiere. A la luz de las escasas finanzas municipales disponibles en estos tiempos de recortes drásticos y escasez presupuestario esto parece un esfuerzo mal dirigido, especialmente en vista de la falta de cumplimiento con respecto al mantenimiento del registro de las razas clasificadas en la lista de perros peligrosos y sus ordenanzas de registro obligatorio a nivel municipal. También hay un requisito, en la misma Ley andaluza, que cada municipio tiene alguna (al menos temporalmente) instalación de kenneling/guarderia para alojar estos animales callejeros, heridos, y/o los animales abandonadas, bajo el control de un veterinario para atender en primer instancia a estos animales hasta que tal el tiempo que su propietario puede ser localizado o se les puede dar al cuidado de un refugio más permanente, que asistirá a las necesidades de dichos animales. Control de cumplimiento por las autoridades municipales de la obligatoriedad de la vacunación contra la rabia, microchip, de ir con bozal (cuando indica la ordenanza) y, en su caso, correa.

Los municipios también están obligados a mantener, debidamente señalada contenedores de basura para la basura (heces) que queda en las zonas públicas por la mascota cuando se pasea por zonas públicas, como el propietario puede estar sujeto a una multa por no limpiar después de dicha mascota se ensucia los pavimentos en la vía publica. Estos formularios están disponibles en la oficina del Departamento del Medio Ambiente, situado por encima de la comisaria de policía local de Manilva, no hay ningún cargo para el cumplimiento, en la adquisición, rellanado, y su consiguiente validación por el departamento correspondiente.

Registro Municipal de PerrosThis is a copy of a form recently issued by the Manilva Town Council and, according to their municipal regulation , must be completed and validated by the Departamento del Medio Ambiente (Environment Department). One similar to it has also been issued in other towns, Estepona and Marbella included. They require you to have it in your possession when out with your pet and to be able to present it if requested to by local authorities, failure to do so may result in a fine of up to 200€. The Andalucian Government requires all dogs be microchipped and registered with the central database in Sevilla. When you have complied with the Andalucian law, with the assistance of a certified affiliated veterinarian, the registry in Sevilla will send to you a card as further proof of the pet’s registration, in addition to the pink receipt form you receive from the Veterinarian as proof of the microchip placement and registration in the database. These are all extensions of the European Regulations on animal rights formulated in Strasbourg and have finally filtered down to us here, via Madrid and Sevilla.There is an important caveat that needs to be noted and this may be the time to make it known. Whereas there is duplication in the municipal registry, by design ALL municipalities have by mutual accord, access to the database in Sevilla and by entering their corresponding postal code(s) receive a list of all pets: dogs, cats, and ferrets, in that postal code. This was designed to avoid the redundancy of what is now being required. In light of available municipal finances in these times of drastic budget cuts this seems a misguided effort, especially in light of lack of enforcement with respect to keeping one of the breeds classified in the dangerous dogs list and their requisite registration ordinances on a municipal level. There is also a requirement, in the same Andalucian Law, that each town has some (at least temporary) kenneling facility to house strays, injured, and/or abandoned animals under the supervision of a veterinarian; to attend to these animals until such a time as their owner may be located or they can be given over to the care of a more permanent shelter/kennel which will attend to the animals’ needs. The municipal authorities’ enforcement of the requisite rabies vaccination, microchip, muzzle and leash laws, where applicable. The municipalities are also required to have specially marked refuse containers for the refuse (faeces) left in public areas by the pet when out in public areas, as the owner may be subject to a fine for not cleaning up after said pet, if it soils in a public thoroughfare.These forms are available from the office of Departamento del Medio Ambiente located above the local police station in Manilva, there is no charge for complying with acquiring, completing, and having them validated by the selfsame appropriate department.

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Application for inclusion on Municipal Register of Animals

Oficina de los Extranjeros ResidentesLa Oficina de los Extranjeros Residentes está ubicada en el Castillo de la Duquesa y está abierta de las 08:00h hasta las 15.00h, de lunes a viernes, con horario de atención al público, entre 10:00h y 15:00h. Ayudan y aconsejan con respeto a los problemas de los extranjeros residentes registrados en el municipio de Manilva. Pueden contactar por

The Foreign Residents office can be found in the Castle in Castillo de la Duquesa and is open to the public from 8 am to 3 pm, Mondays to Fridays, to help and advise with any problems incurred by foreign residents registered in the municipality of Manilva. Telephone 952 893 548 or email extranjeros@ayto-manilva.comYou can also find Chris Olsen at the Tourist

Manilva Foreign Residents officeOffice in the Mikonos Building, Puerto de la Duquesa from 3.00 to 7.00 pm Monday to Friday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturdays.Dean Shelton is available for all community and urbanisation matters - Tues & Wed 11 am to 2 pm; Thurs 4 - 7 pm in the Tourist Office in the Port.Visit www.manilva.es or www.manilvalife.com for more information.

teléfono al 952 893 548 o por e mail extranjeros@ayto-manilva.com.También podéis contactar con Chris Olsen en la Oficina de Turismo en el Edificio Mikonos, del Puerto de la Duquesa desde las 3 hasta las 7 pm, de lunes a Viernes, y de 10 a 2 pm los Sábados.

Día Internacional de las Familias International Family DayOn May 19 Manilva invites you all to the International Family Day celebrating the local community and its 70 different nationallities.The event will begin at 10.30 am with an opportunity to sample traditional local pastries served with honey and chocolate with a giant paella being served at lunchtime. Different countries will offer traditional food, music and dance throughout the day which will finish at around 10 pmAs a family day there will be plenty for the kids with games, miniature train, bouncy

castle, etc.The event will be held in the park next to the Castle in Castillo.Anyone wishing to take part and represent their country should contact the Foreign Residents Department in the Castle, call 952 893 548 or email extranjeros@ayto-manilva.com

El 19 de Mayo celebraremos todos juntos este día tan importante para nuestra comunidad, dónde conviven alrededor de 70 nacionalidades diferentes.Se informa a todos aquellos que deseen participar en este evento y quiera representar algún país, se ponga en contacto con la oficina situada el Castillo de la Duquesa en el teléfono 952 893548 o enviando un e-mail a: extranjeros@ayto-manilva.com.Comenzaremos alrededor de las 10.30am con una degustación de tortitas fritas con miel y chocolate, al medio día se ofrecerá al visitante una gran paella. Diferentes países

nos ofrecerán sus comidas típicas, sus trajes tradicionales y música o folkloreEsta fiesta pensada para toda la familia, los pequeños podrán montar en un trenecito, participar en los juegos populares, degustar un algodón de azúcar o disfrutar con los castillos hinchables, y mucho más.Durante todo el día y hasta las 22.00 horas aproximadamente podremos pasar un día en “Familia” con buena música, pase de modelos de trajes de otros países, etc., en un ambiente y en un entorno como es el Parque del Huerto en el Castillo de la Duquesa.

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The Resident - www.theresident.eu6 ManilvaManilva SolicitorsBETTER TALK TO THE BANKMany families are having serious financial problems and cannot afford their monthly mortgage payments. If this moment arrives it is always better talk to the bank. (Although everybody knows that banks only want money from their customers). We recommend that all our clients should inform their bank regarding their financial difficulties, and try to negotiate, or to find a solution. What you must never do is avoid the situation, or fail to contact, or inform your bank. All banks start legal actions to repossess properties after 3 months of non-payment of the mortgage, and if they have no contact from the customer. Once this legal court procedure is started by the bank, it is much more complicated to negotiate a solution with them, as the case would be in the hands of the legal department. Also it is costly to stop, because you, the customer are liable not only to pay the arrears, but also the court expenses and legal fees of the bank’s solicitor. Please note that as legal fees for these court cases are based on the value of the property, you could be talking about lawyers’ bills of several thousand Euros. Therefore, it is essential to avoid a potential court case.There are different ways to sort out the situation:a) You could re-negotiate the financial conditions of the mortgage with the bank. Customers can negotiate the change or improvement of their mortgage conditions with the bank, to adapt to their new personal and financial circumstances. A period of 1 or 2 years of only interest payments (called “carencia”) could be an alternative; or an extension of the period of the mortgage to reduce the amount of the monthly payments, or you could negotiate a reduction of interests, etc.b) You could give the property back to the bank in payment of the mortgage (called “dación en pago”). Banks are always reluctant to do this as they do not

want to become owners of real estate properties, but often it is the only solution when customers can not afford mortgage payments, and do not want to the property. In these cases, banks request a valuation of the property (to be paid by the customer) in order to know the value of the property and then they study the transaction, before they approve this possibility.

As I mentioned before, it is always advisable talk to the bank. Throughout the years of my professional experience I have seen many cases where the lack of communication and information between the banks and their customers has created big financial problems, which could have been sorted out easily by sitting down to discuss the situation beforehand, and then use the legal options available.If you are facing financial problems and cannot afford to pay your mortgage payments, you should contact your bank now to try to find a solution before further legal actions is started. In your dealings with the bank it is always better to be duly represented by a solicitor who will speed things along and will be able to negotiate a better solution on your behalf. Please also note that the 2 above mentioned alternatives, (renegotiation of mortgage conditions and giving the property back to the bank) require the signature of Public Deeds in front of the Notary, so it is important that you are duly represented and assisted at the notary offices when signing any documents to ensure that you are independently advised, and that you fully understand what you are signing.

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Manilva SolicitorsMEJOR HABLAR CON EL BANCOMuchas familias están teniendo serias dificultades económicas y no pueden afrontar los pagos mensuales de sus hipotecas. Si este momento llega, lo mejor es siempre hablar con el banco (Aunque todo el mundo sabe que los bancos solo quieren el dinero de sus clientes). Nosotros recomendamos a nuestros clientes informen a su banco de su dificultades económicas y traten de buscar una solución. Lo que nunca se debe hacer is evitar la situación o incumplir y no contactar ni informar al banco.Todos los bancos inician acciones legales para ejecutar las hipotecas después de 3 meses of no pago de la misma en caso de que no tengan noticias del cliente. Una vez que el procedimiento legal ha sido iniciado por los bancos, es mucho más complicado negociar una solución con ellos, porque el caso pasa al departamento legal. Es también mucho más caro por el cliente es responsable no solo de pagar los intereses de demora sino también lo gastos legales y los del abogado del banco. Tenga en cuenta que los honorarios legales por estos casos legales se calculan sobre el valor de la propiedad, por lo que se podrían tener que hacer frente a facturas de abogados de varios miles de euros. Por tanto, es esencial evitar un procedimiento legal.

Hay varias vías para solucionar la situación:a) Puedes renegociar las condiciones financieras de la hipoteca con el banco. Los clientes pueden negociar un cambio o una mejora de las condiciones de sus hipotecas con el banco, para adaptarla a sus nuevas circunstancias personales y financieras. Un periodo de 1 o 2 años de solo pago de intereses, llamado carencia, puede ser un alternativa; o una extensión del periodo de la hipoteca puede reducir los pagos mensuales; o incluso negociar

una reducción de intereses, etc.b) Puedes dar la propiedad al banco en pago de la hipoteca, operación llamada dación en pago. Los bancos son siempre reacios a la misma ya que no quieren ser propietarios de inmuebles, pero frecuentemente es la única solución cuando los clientes no pueden afrontar el pago de sus hipotecas, y no quieren la propiedad. En estos casos, los bancos requieren una tasación de la propiedad (que tiene que pagar el cliente) para saber el varo de la propiedad y estudiar esta operación, antes de aprobar esta posibilidad.Como se ha dicho antes, siempre es aconsejable hablar con el banco. A través de varios años de experiencia profesional he visto muchos casos donde la falta de comunicación e información entre bancos y sus clientes ha creado importes problemas financieros, que se podrían haber solucionado fácilmente sentándose a discutir la situación de antemano, y usando las opciones legales disponibles.Si usted se está enfrentando a problemas financieros y no puede afrontar los pagos de su hipoteca, debería contactar con su banco ahora para buscar una solución antes de que se inicien acciones legales. En sus contactos y negociaciones con el banco es siempre mejor estar representado por un abogado el cual acelerará todo el proceso y podrá negociar la mejor solución para usted. Tenga en cuenta que las 2 alternativas antes mencionadas (renegociación de las condiciones de las hipotecas y la dación en pago) requieren la firma de escrituras públicas ante notario, por lo que es importante estar bien representado y asistido en notaria cuando se firmen los documentos para asegurarse de que se tiene el mejor asesoramiento independiente posible, y que entiende lo que estas firmando.

Fiestas abre el plazo para presentarse a Reina o Dama de la Feria de AgostoLa delegación municipal de Fiestas ha abierto el plazo para que toda la chica o niña que lo desée pueda representar a la localidad como reina o dama de la próxima Feria de Agosto de Manilva 2012. Así, según informa la edil del área citada, Paqui López, las inscripciones pueden realizarse ya en la delegación de Fiestas ubicada en el Edificio de Usos Múltiples de Sabinillas o en la delegación de Asuntos Sociales en Manilva, o bien en los teléfonos 952893838 o 952897060.Los requisitos establecidos para poder

participar en la elección de reina y damas infantiles, es que las participantes deben haber nacido en el año 2002, con lo cual cumplen 10 años en el presente año 2012, mientras que para las juveniles deberán haber nacido entre los años 1991 y 1993 ambos incluidos, o lo que es lo mismo, tener 19, 20 o 21 años de edad.El acto de elección de reina y damas tendrá lugar el viernes 18 de Mayo a las 20:00h en el Parque del Duque.La feria de Agosto de Manilva se celebra este año entre los días 9 y 12.

Entries invited for the elections to select the Queen and her Ladies in the August fairManilva’s Events Department is now enrolling girls for the Feria Queen or Lady elections for the Manilva Fair in August 2012.Anyone wishing to participate must register at the department of events in the edificio de usos múltiples in Sabinillas or the department of Social Affairs in Manilva, or call: 952 893 838 or 952 89 7060 .To participate in the infant category

applicants must have been born in 2002, meaning they will be turning 10 this year. To participate in the adolescent category applicants must have been born between the years 1991 and 1993 inclusive, making them 19, 20 or 21 years old.The election ceremony is on Friday 18 May at 8 pm in the Parque del Duque.The August fair will be held between 9 and 12 August in Manilva.

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Este mes en el transcurso de un encuentro entre empresas del sector de los juegos de miniaturas, celebrado en Almería, una empresa local de este tipo de actividad, Zenitminiatures, que dirige Daniel Pro, ha sido seleccionada como “Mejor Juego Europeo Del Año” compitiendo entre otros juegos de diferentes países europeos.Esta selección, como mejor juego

europeo, le va a permitir a nuestra empresa local, Zenitminiatures, y a su director, Daniel Pro, estar presente en la edición mundial que se llevará a cabo próximamente en Londres.Estos juegos consisten en una serie de miniaturas realizadas prácticamente a mano y que siguen un estudiado, imaginativo y complejo guión de juego.

La empresa local Zenit Miniatures ha sido seleccionada por el prestigioso evento de miniaturas South London Warlords como mejor juego europeo del año

At a recent meeting in Almeria between companies in the wargaming, roleplay and strategy game industry a Manilva based business, Zenit Miniatures, run by Daniel Pro was chosen as ‘Best European Game of the Year’ in a competition between a number of games of this type from various European countries.

The title will allow this local business to attend “Salute 2012” the global event for this activity organised by South London Warlords.These games consist of a series of miniatures made almost completely by hand which follow a well thought out, imaginative and complex gaming script.

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La delegación municipal de Cultura ha organizado para el próximo sábado 28 de abril un espectáculo de baile con motivo de la celebración, el domingo, del Día Internacional de la Danza.Así, según explica la concejal Eva Galindo, como homenaje a los distintos bailes del mundo, el sábado día 28 de abril tendrá lugar en el Centro Interpretación de Manilva a partir de las 19:00 h la celebración del Día de la

Danza en Manilva.Según lo previsto participarán las distintas escuelas de baile, tanto municipales como privadas de la localidad. Los distintos bailes, que los asistentes podrán contemplar son: flamenco en todas sus modalidades, clásico español, bailes brasileños, bailes irlandeses, y bailes al estilo country, entre otros. .

Día de la Danza

To celebrate this Sunday’s International Dance Day Manilva’s Cultural Department presents a Dance Spectacular at the Manilva Wine Centre, next to the fire station in Manilva, on Saturday April 28 from 7 pm.Starring dancers from Manilva’s various dance academies, both municipal and private, the event will showcase dance styles from around the world, including classical Spanish dancing, Irish dancing, Brazilian samba, and country dancing amongst others.The public are invited to go along and enjoy this tribute to the world of dancing.

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El próximo domingo 29 de abril se disputará el II Torneo Internacional de fútbol 7 en Manilva.El Torneo se disputará en el campo municipal Las Viñas de Manilva y está organizado por las delegaciones de Deportes y Extranjeros, dirigidas por Mario Jiménez y Diego Urieta respectivamente.Dicha jornada futbolera ya se hizo el año pasado con un enorme éxito de participación en un ambiente muy agradable, donde los distintos países y sus aficiones convivieron y disfrutaron del campeonato.

El trofeo dará comienzo a las 10 de la mañana y finalizará sobre las 14.15.Los países participantes serán: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Marruecos, Brasil, Inglaterra, Rumanía y España.Estos equipos se enfrentarán en 3 grupos de 3 equipos que disputarán partidos de 25 minutos de un solo tiempo. Se clasificarán para las semifinales los primeros de cada grupo y el mejor segundo.Una vez disputada la final, se entregarán los trofeos y habrá un refrigerio para todos los participantes.

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On Sunday April 29 Manilva will celebrate the II International Football Sevens Tournament at Manilva’s Las Viñas football ground.Organised by Manilva’s Sports and Foreigners Departments, this tournament follows on from last year’s exciting competition which was won by Spain, beating Bolivia in the final.Starting from 10 am the tournament will see teams representing Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Morocco, Brazil,

England, Romania and Spain compete in three groups of three teams, each match over 25 minutes with no half time. The top teams from each group, along with the best second place will compete in the semis with the final taking place at around 2.15 pm.The trophy presentation will follow immediately afterwards, and no doubt a few refreshments will follow that.All spectators are welcome, so why not go along and lend your support.

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El Camping Bella Vista, cerca de la Duquesa se inauguró oficialmente el sábado 31 de marzo. Un programa de eventos fue realizado para la ocasión que se inició a las 19;00 h. La Alcaldesa pronunció un discurso, seguido de una introducción por parte del propietario, Phillip Morgan.Después de la ceremonia de inauguración la banda municipal entretuvo a los

invitados, seguido de una actuación de flamenco. Más tarde en la noche hubo un DJ y fuegos artificiales para terminar el día.Se dio a los invitados un recorrido por las instalaciones y servicios después de lo cual fueron invitados a probar el vino local, así como de un fabuloso buffet establecido por el equipo del restaurante dirigido por el chef Rudi Heer.

Bella Vista camping ahora abierto

The Bella Vista campsite near Duquesa was officially opened on Saturday March 31. A programme of events were put together for the occasion which began at 7 pm. The Mayoress made a speech, followed by an introduction by the owner, Phillip Morgan.After the inauguration ceremony the Manilva Town Band band entertained the invited guests, followed by a flamenco

performance. Later in the evening there was a DJ and fireworks to round off the day.The guests were given a tour of the impressive facilities after which they were invited to try the local wine as well as being treated to a fabulous buffet laid on by the restaurant team headed by chef Rudi Heer.

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The Duquesa Society of St. George hosted this year’s annual dinner at The Cortijo Vizcaronda in Duquesa on Saturday 21st April. The Society would like to take this opportunity to thank John and Henry, the owners of The Cortijo Vizcaronda, and their staff for looking after the guests so well. The evening’s entertainment was performed by Trevor Brooks and Michelle Daniels. The event was organised by Dean Shelton from the Foreign Residents Department of Manilva, and appreciation must also go to Jan Mitchell, who put in alot of time and effort helping Dean, and also obtained donations for the charity raffle prizes. Thanks must also be given to Lesley and John from the Jolly Sailor who also donated some of the raffle prizes, along with Dean Shelton. The evening was

a great success and the Society managed to raise 600 euros for this year’s chosen Charity, Age Concern Manilva/Estepona.

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Andalucia Land & Sea SL con sede en Puerto de la Duquesa es ahora el distribuidor oficial para los barcos de Sealine en esta área de trabajo en colaboración con Sealine Costa Blanca ofreciendo a los usuarios el mejor servicio disponible. El personal tiene mucha experiencia, incluyendo el director de la oficina de Sealine anterior que se basaba en Sotogrande - Rob Whybrow. La gama completa de Sealine está disponible desde la SC29 hasta la T60 de lujo. Como marca, Sealine está al frente de la tecnología marina y al mismo tiempo del diseño, tienen fama de ofrecer precios muy competitivos en comparación con sus opositores. Nuevos modelos se están introduciendo cada año y con la apertura de esta oficina los propietarios pueden comprar con confianza.Además de los nuevos barcos también ofrecen un servicio de intermediación a medida, haciendo el máximo esfuerzo en la venta de los barcos, asegurando que están preparados adecuadamente,

fotografiados con eficacia y encontrados por posibles compradores con facilidad. Esto también significa obtener un precio justo - muy importante en el mercado actual.Esta parte de Andalucía es fantástico para navegantes con muchos puertos maravillosos para visitar todo dentro de una vela de unas pocas horas. Desde el dramático telón de fondo de Marina del Este en el antiguo enclave Inglés de Gibraltar hasta el puerto deportivo español / marroquí en Smir - a todos ellos se puede llegar fácilmente para fantásticas paradas nocturnas. Hay viajes más aventurosos a Cádiz, Sevilla o Portugal, incluso para los marineros más experimentados, pero para aquellos con aspiraciones menos ambiciosas o barcos más pequeños - ¿Por qué no simplemente alzar la mirada hacia el mar lejos de las multitudes, echar el ancla y disfrutar del paisaje de fabulosas montañas a lo largo de toda la costa de Andalucía y darse un baño?.

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Andalucia Land & Sea SL based in Puerto de la Duquesa is now the official distributor for Sealine Boats in this area working closely with Sealine Costa Blanca to give owners the very best service available. The experienced staff include the manager of the previous Sealine office that was based in Sotogrande - Rob Whybrow. The complete Sealine range is available from the SC29 through to the luxurious T60. As a brand Sealine are at the forefront of marine technology and design whilst at the same time are renowned for being very competetively priced against their natural opposition. New models are being introduced every year and with the opening of this office owners owners can buy with confidence.In addition to new boats they also offer a bespoke brokerage service that makes a real effort to sell owners boats by ensuring

that they are prepared for sale properly, photographed effectively and found by potential buyers easily. This also means getting the price right - very important in todays market place.This part of Andalucia is fantastic for sailors with many wonderful marinas to visit all within a few hours sail. From the dramatic backdrop of Marina del Este to the old English enclave of Gibraltar or the Spanish/Morroccan marina at Smir - they can all be reached easily for fantastic overnight stops. There are more adventurous trips to Cadiz, Seville or even Portugal for the more experienced sailors but for those with less ambitious aspirations or smaller fun boats - why not simply head out to sea away from the crowds, drop anchor and take in the backdrop of the fabulous mountains along the whole coast of Andalucia and have a swim.

Nyland Knight Foundation - helping the children of The Gambia

Unas vacaciones en Gambia hace alrededor de 20 años fueron el catalizador para la creación de la Fundación Nyland Knight por residente local David Harmston y su esposa Terri.Lo que comenzó con el patrocinio de un solo niño ha crecido tanto que la fundación ofrece ahora financiación para 80 niños de edad escolar, y se ha ampliado para pagar y gestionar toda una serie de proyectos en el pueblo de Kunkujang Keita en esta pequeña parte de una África olvidada.Gambia es un país pobre, y aunque los niños del pueblo no mueren de hambre, son tan pobres que no tienen zapatos y tienen muy poca ropa, y el sistema escolar no es libre lo que significa que muchos de los niños nunca tendrán la oportunidad de obtener una educación que les pueda liberar de las cadenas de la pobreza.Fue este hecho el que llevó a David y Terri a participar en el coste de enviar a un niño a la escuela por tan sólo 50

euros al año, una suma que, aunque menor que el coste promedio de una ronda de golf en España, es mucho más allá de los medios de la mayoría de los aldeanos.Durante los primeros años David y Terri patrocinaron solo a un niño, pero una conversación casual en una peluquería de Gibraltar llevó a una donación que pudo proporcionar el patrocinio a otros nueve, y la Fundación Nyland Knight comenzó a tomar forma.Desde aquellos primeros días una serie de personas han venido a bordo, incluyendo a Deborah Ives, muy activa y la fuerza impulsora detrás del establecimiento de una serie de eventos de recaudación de fondos, y que visita con regularidad a la aldea para entregar los artículos donados y ayudar a supervisar las compras pagadas por la caridad.De hecho, una de las facetas importantes de la Fundación Knight Nyland es que todo el dinero que se obtiene se gasta en

Fundación Nyland Knight - ayudando a los niños de Gambia

A holiday in The Gambia some 20 years ago was the catalyst for the establishment of the Nyland Knight Foundation by local resident David Harmston and his wife Terri.What began with the sponsorship of a single child has grown to the extent that the foundation now provides funding for 80 schoolchildren, and has expanded to pay for and manage a whole host of projects in the village of Kunkujang Keita in this small part of a forgotten Africa.The Gambia is a poor country, and whilst the children in the village are not starving they are so poor they have no shoes and very few clothes, and the school system is not free which means many of the children will never get the opportunity for an education that can free them from the chains of poverty.It was this fact that prompted David and Terri to become involved as the cost of putting a child through school is just 50 euros a year, a sum which, whilst less than the average round of golf here in Spain, is way beyond the means of most of the villagers.For the first few years David and Terri sponsored one child, but a chance conversation in a hairdressers in Gibraltar led to a donation providing sponsorship for a further nine, and the Nyland Knight Foundation began to take shape.Since those early days a number of people have come on board, including Deborah Ives who is extremely active and who was the driving force behind the establishing of a number of regular fundraising events, and who regularly visits the village to deliver donated items and to help oversee the purchases paid for by charity.

In fact one of the important tenets of the Nyland Knight Foundation is that all the money is spent on good works, with all expenses incurred paid for by the volunteers and organisers themselves.As mentioned earlier the Foundation has expanded and now runs a number of projects including a cuts and bruises/small ailments clinic which treats around 600 children a year; a dental hygiene programme; malaria prevention programme; provides chickens and goats to promote self-sufficiency; runs the village football team; and so on.Apart from individuals, a number of businesses and organisations provide support, including The Mayfair Academy which last year raised over 1,700 euros. The Pig and Whistle Pub in Gibraltar along with 888.com are also major contributors.Nyland Knight Foundation has a whole list of projects for the future which you can find on their website www.nylandknight.com and on their facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/123783964396496 so if you would like to assist why not contact them via these sites and find out how you can help and make a real difference. Don’t forget every single penny goes to help the villagers.

Sponsored haircutLocal resident Steve Osborne has sported a ponytail for as long as he or anyone else can remember. In a moment of benificence he has decided to sacrifice this adornment for the benefit of the Nyland Knight. If you would like to sponsor this noble deed then visit La Barca Pub in Sabinillas or see the facebook page for details.

las necesidades de los aldeanos, con todos los gastos incurridos pagados por los propios voluntarios y organizadores.Como se mencionó anteriormente, la Fundación ha ampliado y ahora tiene un número de proyectos en funcionamiento, incluyendo una clínica que trata cortes y contusiones o pequeñas heridas al que acuden alrededor de 600 niños al año, un programa de higiene dental, programa de prevención de malaria; ofrece pollos y cabras para promover la autosuficiencia; dirige el equipo de fútbol del pueblo, y así sucesivamente.Aparte de los individuos, varias empresas y organizaciones de apoyo, incluyendo la Academia Mayfair que el año pasado recaudó más de 1.700 euros. El bar The

Pig and Whistle en Gibraltar, junto con 888.com también son importantes contribuyentes.La Fundación Nyland Knight tiene toda una lista de proyectos para el futuro que se pueden encontrar en su página web www.nylandknight.com y en su página de facebook www.facebook.com/groups/123783964396496 por lo que si le gustaría ayudar por qué no ponerse en contacto con ellos a través de estas páginas y averiguar cómo puedes ayudar y realmente influir en la vida de esta gente desafortunada. No olvides que cada céntimo va a ayudar a los aldeanos.

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El alcalde de Estepona, José María García Urbano, ha anunciado hoy que el Ayuntamiento ha concluido el pliego de condiciones para sacar a concurso el diseño del proyecto y la ejecución de la obra del denominado ‘gran bulevar’. Se trata del “proyecto estrella” del equipo de gobierno para este mandato, que estaba incluido dentro del programa electoral del PP de las pasadas municipales. Este proyecto supondrá una inversión de más de 30 millones de euros y generará unos 800 puestos de trabajo.Con esta iniciativa se quiere convertir esta zona en el centro comercial y administrativo de una ciudad moderna y de futuro, mediante un bulevar que vertebrará la ciudad y que será escenario de actividades al aire libre en pleno corazón de Estepona.La superficie total objeto de esta actuación es de unos 35.000 metros cuadrados, sobre unas parcelas de equipamiento público, que contienen unas instalaciones e infraestructuras.Esta zona está ubicada en el corazón de Estepona, en el denominado ‘Parque Central’, justo en la zona de transición entre el casco antiguo y la zona residencial de crecimiento de la ciudad, conocida como Huerta Nueva.Estepona es una de las ciudades que

El alcalde anuncia que el proyecto del ‘gran bulevar’ supondrá una inversión de 30 millones de euros

cuenta con un centro histórico que confluye en el paseo marítimo y que con este proyecto se pretende aprovechar esta singularidad para hacer de esta zona un espacio único y atractivo para vecinos y visitantes.Dentro de las obras se incluirá un edificio para la Casa Consistorial de 9.000 metros cuadrados que centralice todas las dependencias municipales con la consiguiente mejora en la prestación de servicios a los ciudadanos. Estas obras se deberán entregar al Ayuntamiento en un plazo máximo de ejecución de dos años.Se pretende captar al mejor inversor nacional o extranjero para la ejecución de esta obra.Para la adjudicación del proyecto, se tendrá en cuenta la oferta más ventajosa para los intereses municipales, primando el diseño y la funcionalidad del conjunto y de cada uno de sus elementos y en lo referente a la incidencia de los usos o equipamientos proyectados en la oferta turística y en los servicios a prestar a los ciudadanos.El Ayuntamiento ha remitido el expediente para su publicación en el BOP para que se inicie el plazo de exposición pública y cuando finalice este periodo, las empresas podrán presentar sus ofertas.

The Mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano, has announced that the Town Hall has completed the paperwork needed to begin the search for a company to carry out the project design and execution of the work on the so called ‘grand boulevard’. This is the governing team’s “flagship project”, which was included in the last electoral manifesto. This project involves an investment of more than 30 million euros and will create some 800 jobs.With this initiative the Town Hall hopes to convert this area into a modern commercial and administrative centre of the future, via a boulevard that will act as a vertebrae to the town and will host outdoor activities in the heart of Estepona.The total area covered by this project is about 35,000 m2 on public land currently containing various public facilities and infrastructure.This area is located in the heart of Estepona, in the so-called ‘Central Park’, just in the transition zone between the old part of the town and the growing residential area, known as the Huerta Nueva.

Estepona is one of few towns with a historic centre extending onto the seafront and with this project the town hall intends to exploit this uniqueness to make the area an original and attractive one for residents and visitors alike.Included among the work will be a new 9000 m2 Town Hall building aiming to centralize all local authority departments with a consequent improvement in efficiency and service to citizens. These works must be completed in a maximum execution time of two years.The governing team hopes to attract the best domestic or foreign investor to implement this project. The contract will be awarded according to value for money and municipal interests, giving priority to the design and functionality of the whole project and each of its elements.The Town Hall has forwarded the dossier to be published in the provincial bulletin, BOP, to begin the public exhibition period and on completion of this period, companies may submit their bids.

The mayor announces that the ‘Grand Boulevard’ project will amount to an investment of 30 million euros

El alcalde de Estepona, José María García Urbano, y el artista esteponero Toby Govan han firmado este mes un contrato de cesión de obras de arte por el que el escultor ha cedido de forma gratuita al municipio varias de sus piezas para su exhibición al público en espacios municipales. El contrato se realiza sin ningún límite temporal. La colección consta de cinco obras talladas en una sola pieza de material calizo, que pesan entre 300 y 2.500 kilogramos.Las pieza de mayor tamaño se llama ‘En tus brazos’, y se ha ubicado en el paseo marítimo, a la altura de la avenida Juan Carlos I. También en el paseo marítimo, a la altura de la estación de autobuses, se ubica ‘El ascenso’, mientras que el jardín japonés de la avenida San Lorenzo se ha ubicado la pieza denominada ‘El Buda’.El recinto infantil del Parque Municipal El Calvario acoge la obra ‘El dragón al sol’, que recrea un dragón de Komodo. Por último, la quinta de las piezas

Estepona firma un contrato de cesión gratuita de cinco esculturas del artista local Toby Govan

cedidas, ‘El elefante Requetebién’, permanece expuesta en la céntrica plaza de las Flores.La concejala del área Sociocultural, María Dolores Espinosa, ha manifestado que con esta colección de esculturas se aumenta el atractivo cultural de la localidad y ha destacado que ésta es otra de las gestiones que ha realizado el equipo de gobierno para poner en dinamizar y poner en valor el casco histórico de la localidad. Así, Espinosa ha agradecido al artista su contribución para conseguir este objetivo.

The Mayor of Estepona, José María García Urban and artist Toby Govan of Estepona have signed a contract this month for the donation of works of art by the sculptor to the municipality for it to be displayed to the public in municipal areas. The contract has been made without any time limit. The collection consists of five pieces carved from a single piece of limestone, which weigh between 300 and 2,500 kilograms.The largest piece is called ‘In your arms’, and is located on the seafront, opposite the top of the Avenida Juan Carlos I. Also on the promenade, opposite the bus station, lies ‘The Ascent’, while the Japanese garden of San Lorenzo Avenue has incorporated the piece called ‘The Buddha’.The children’s area of the Calvario Municipal Park hosts the piece titled ‘The Dragon in the Sun’, which recreates a Komodo dragon. Finally, the fifth of the pieces, ‘The Splendid Elephant’ remains exhibited in the central Plaza de las Flores.Sociocultural Area Councillor, Maria Dolores Espinosa, said that this collection of sculptures makes the area more attractive culturally and stressed that this is another of the efforts made by the government team to add attractions to Estepona’s cultural landscape.

Estepona signs a contract for five sculptures by local artist Toby Govan

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El Ayuntamiento de Estepona convoca el XIII Certamen ‘Cartas escritas por una Mujer’El Ayuntamiento de Estepona ha iniciado los actos conmemorativos del Día Internacional del libro (23 de abril) con la presentación de las bases para participar en el XIII Certamen “Cartas escritas por una Mujer”, a cargo de la concejala delegada del área, María Dolores Espinosa.Este certamen literario nació con la finalidad de propiciar la igualdad y reforzar la participación de la mujer, en todos los géneros literarios y en el mismo pueden participar todas las mujeres residentes en la provincia de Málaga con una edad superior a los 16 años.Según ha explicado la edil, las cartas deberán estar escritas en español, siendo originales e inéditas y podrán ser dirigidas a personas u objetos personificados, reales o imaginarios, con una extensión máxima de dos folios mecanografiados a doble espacio o a mano con letra legible y por una sola cara.Cada autora podrá concursar con solo una obra, debiendo presentar la original y tres copias en sobre cerrado en el que aparecerá tan solo el seudónimo bajo el que se presenta la autora, debiendo incluir dentro de éste otro sobre cerrado con los datos personales (nombre, dirección, teléfono, correo electrónico y copia del D.N.I.), a la siguiente dirección:

Ilmo. Ayuntamiento de Estepona - Centro Municipal de Información a la Mujer, Avenida de España, 88, CP 29680 Estepona (Málaga), haciendo constar XIII Certamen “Cartas escritas por una Mujer”.El jurado estará compuesto por la delegada de la Mujer o persona en quien delegue y dos especialistas en temas de la mujer y literatura.Se otorgarán los siguientes premios, además de un diploma para cada una de las participantes:1º premio: 200,00 €2º premio: 100,00 €El plazo de admisión permanecerá abierto hasta el 31 de mayo de 2012.Para más información, las interesadas pueden dirigirse al Centro de Información a la Mujer, en el teléfono 952 80 47 04.

Estepona Town Hall announces the thirteenth ‘letters written by a Woman’ CompetitionThe Estepona Town Hall has begun celebrating International Book Day (April 23) with a presentation on requirements to participate in the thirteenth “Letters written by a Woman” contest carried out by councillor Maria Dolores Espinosa.This literary award was created with the aim of promoting equality and to strengthen the participation of women in all literary genres, all women over 16 years of age living in the province of Malaga can participate.The letters must be written in Spanish, be original and unpublished and may be addressed to persons or objects, real or imagined, with a maximum of two pages double-spaced typed or handwritten legibly on one side of the paper.Each author may only enter one letter, submitting the original and three copies in a sealed envelope on which only the pseudonym under which the author is competing may be written, also included in

another sealed envelope must be personal information (name, address, telephone, email and copy of ID), to the following address:Ilmo. Ayuntamiento de Estepona - Centro Municipal de Información a la Mujer, Avenida de España, 88, CP 29680 Estepona (Málaga), and marked: XIII Certamen “Cartas escritas por una Mujer”.The jury will be made up of the Women’s Councillor another councillor selected by them and two specialists in women’s issues and literature.The following prizes will be awarded in addition to a diploma for each of the participants:1st prize: 200€2nd prize: 100€Entries may be submitted up until May 31.For more information those interested can contact the Information Centre for Women, phone 952 804 704.

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El soterramiento de la autovía A-7 a su paso por San Pedro de Alcántara abrirá en Junio. La ministra Ana Pastor informó que sólo días después de tomar su nuevo cargo, la contactó la alcaldesa de Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, y prometió que estaría terminada.Las obras llevarán a la A-7 a través de un paso inferior, dejando libre 90.000m2 en el centro de la ciudad.Las obras deberían haber acabado en 2009, y el año pasado el Ministerio prometió que estarían acabadas para 2012.El Ministerio anterior, a cargo de José

El soterramiento en San Pedro de Alcántara abrirá en Junio

Blanco, fue severamente criticado por el Partido Popular a causa de los retrasos en las obras por la falta de pagos.Sin embargo, el nuevo equipo PP ha prometido que las obras ‘tendrán prioridad’ y explicó que aún faltan 10 millones de euros en pagos.Las obras empezaron hace casi 5 años para que la carretera dejara de dividir la ciudad en dos, y para que pudieran quitar los pasos de peatones y semáforos para mayor fluidez de tráfico.Una vez completado, se espera que alrededor de 65.000 coches usarán el paso cada día.

San Pedro de Alcantara’s underpass is to be opened in June, according to Minister Ana Pastor who revealed that within days of her appointment, she was called by Marbella Mayor, Angeles Muñoz, and gave an undertaking that she would see that the project was completed.The work was originally scheduled for completion in 2009, and last year the Ministry promised it would be done by early 2012.The newly elected PP government has

promised that they will give it “absolute priority” pointing out that €10 million still remains to be paid to the contractors.Work began around five years ago in order to stop the motorway from dividing the area in two, and to do away with the need for traffic lights and pedestrian crossings to make traffic flow more fluidly.Once completed an estimated 65,000 cars will use the one-kilometre underpass daily.

San Pedro de Alcantara underpass to be opened in June

Condenado por causar fuego en el 2000El Juzgado de lo Penal número 11 de Málaga ha sentenciado a seis meses de cárcel y al pago de más de 1,5 millones de euros en indemnizaciones a un hombre acusado de causar un incendio que calcinó 176 hectáreas en Casares y Estepona. La sentencia llega casi doce años después de los hechos. El fuego obligó al desalojo de casi una treintena de vecinos de la zona y afectó a varias fincas.Los hechos sucedieron el 24 de julio del 2000, cuando una cuadrilla de trabajadores de una empresa se desplazó a la finca Las Mesas de Casares “para reparar una torreta eléctrica” de Endesa. De hecho, fue esta entidad la que encargó los trabajos de mantenimiento y reparación de la línea.La torreta estaba situada en una zona de monte bajo con abundante matorral y pasto seco. El día era seco y las temperaturas, las propias del verano.

El viento era suave pero se incrementó hasta alcanzar una fuerza relevante.Con los trabajos saltaron chispas que, por efecto del fuerte viento se desplazaron varios metros, prendiendo el matorral y el fuego se avivó por el fuerte viento, lo que motivó que se extendiera rápidamente.El incendio, se propagó por el paraje Casa del Valle, y pasó a Loma Redonda, ya en Estepona. Llegó a la urbanización Valle Romano “afectó a 176,6 hectáreas, 63 en Casares y 114 en Estepona”.Hubo hasta 27 afectados, la mayoría vecinos extranjeros que tenían sus viviendas en la zona y algunas fincas pertenecientes a diversas empresas. Por ello, el acusado, solidariamente y dos empresas y otras aseguradoras, subsidiariamente deberán pagar indemnizaciones que en total suman 1,5 millones de euros.

Worker convicted for fire in 2000The Criminal Court of Málaga has sentenced a man accused of causing a fire that razed 176 acres in Casares and Estepona to six months imprisonment and a fine of more than 1.5 million euros. The verdict comes almost twelve years after the incident occurred. The fire forced the evacuation of almost thirty residents of the area and affected several farms.The incident occurred on July 24, 2000, when a group of workers from a company were dispatched to a finca in Casares to repair an Endesa electricity pylon. It was in fact Endesa that ordered the maintenance and repair of the line.The pylon was located in an area covered with scrub, brush and dry grass. The day was dry with temperatures typical of a

Spanish summer. There was strong wind and sparks were caused during the repair, setting the vegetation on fire, which led to its rapid spread.The fire swept through Casa del Valle and went on to Loma Redonda and Estepona. By the time it had arrived at the Valle Romano urbanisation it had damaged 176.6 hectares, 63 in Casares and 114 in Estepona.27 people were affected by the fire, many foreign residents with homes in the area and some farms belonging to different companies. Therefore, the defendant and two other insurance companies have been ordered to pay a total of 1.5 million euros in compensation.

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El Ayuntamiento retoma el programa de senderismo deportivo Los Caminos de Estepona con nuevas rutasEl Ayuntamiento de Estepona retoma el programa de rutas senderísticas que ofrece la delegación municipal de Deportes a los ciudadanos de la localidad. El programa de senderismo deportivo Los Caminos de Estepona, integrado dentro del programa de dinamización de senderos, que organiza la Diputación Provincial de Málaga y la

Federación Andaluza de Montañismo.El ciclo de primavera prevé nuevas rutas que se desarrollarán durante mayo, siendo las siguientes:27 de mayo: Estepona-Peñas Blancas

Para mas información contacta la Delegación de Deportes, telf: 952 802 444, email: deportes@estepona.es

The Town Hall continues the los Caminos de Estepona hiking programme with new routesThe Estepona Town Hall continues the hiking routes programme offered to people living in the area by the Sports Department. Also, with the Estepona European Sports City campaign under way, hiking routes are to be signposted, to promote this activity.

The Spring programme of routes will be carried out through April and May:May 27: Estepona-Peñas Blancas

For further information contact the Sports Department Tel: 952 802 444, or email: deportes@estepona.es

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club and association information, etc.Also interviews and discussions.

It is planned to have a 'round table' discussion once or twicea month on various themes. Presented by Rona Bourke.

La concejala de Personal inaugura un curso sobre gestión del tiempo para empleados municipalesLa concejala de Personal, Pilar Fernández-Fígares, ha asistido hoy a la inauguración del curso ‘Claves para gestionar eficazmente tu tiempo’, unas jornadas que el Ayuntamiento de Estepona ha organizado en el Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos para que los empleados municipales aprendan técnicas que les permita ser más productivos y más organizados a la hora de trabajar en equipo.Santiago Cabezas-Castellanos es el responsable de impartir la formación, siendo formador especializado en productividad, dinámica y nuevas tecnologías, y fundador de la página web www.elrincondelparado.com.

Durante las jornadas el experto abordará cuestiones como el estrés, los límites difusos en las tareas o requisitos básicos para gestionar compromisos, entre otras.En fechas próximas se celebrará una segunda jornada para atender a todos los empleados que se habían suscrito a esta actividad. En concreto, hoy han sido 75 los trabajadores que han asistido a esta primera sesión.El Consistorio está llevando a cabo un plan de formación dirigido a los distintos departamentos que incluye cursos sobre prevención de riesgos laborales, puericultura, o asistencia a domicilio.

The Councillor for Personnel inaugurates a course on time management for municipal employeesCouncillor for Personnel, Pilar Fernandez-Fígares, attended the inauguration of ‘The Keys to Effective Time Management’ course, a conference that the local authority has organized in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos for municipal employees in order for them to learn techniques to increase productivity and be more organized when working together in a team.Santiago Cabezas-Castellanos is responsible for the training, as he specialises in productivity, dynamic and new technologies, and is also the founder of the website www.elrincondelparado.

com.During the conference he will address issues such as stress, the blurred boundaries in tasks or basic requirements for managing commitments, among others.Soon there will be a second day for all the employees who had signed up for this activity. A total of 75 workers attended this first session.The Town Hall is carrying out a training plan designed for various departments that includes courses on occupational risk prevention, child care or home help.

Residente local recibe premio en las celebraciones de este año del Día de Residentes Extranjeros

El Día de Residentes Extranjeros de este año en el Palacio de Congresos de Estepona fue un gran éxito, una vez más con cientos de visitantes que disfrutaron de una tarde de entretenimiento y gastronomía de todo el mundo.Este año un nuevo elemento se introdujo con la presentación del primer premio por servicios a la comunidad de un residente extranjero a Rona Bourke, que

ha mantenido a los residentes locales entretenidos e informados a través de su revista y artículos de prensa y su programa de radio en Estepona Radio por más de 25 años.El premio fue otorgado por la concejala Marina Segovia, quién le dio las gracias por sus contínuos esfuerzos en nombre del pueblo de Estepona.

local resident receives award at this year’s Foreign Residents Day celebrationsThis year’s Foreign Residents Day in Estepona’s Palacio de Congresos proved a great success once again with hundreds of visitors enjoying an afternoon of entertainment and gastronomy from around the world.This year a new element was introduced with the presentation of the first award for services to the community by a foreign resident which was awarded to Rona

Bourke who has been keeping local residents entertained and informed through her magazine and newspaper articles and her radio programme on Estepona Radio for over 25 years.Rona was presented the award by Councillor Marina Segovia, who thanked her for her continuing efforts on behalf of the people of Estepona.

El Ayuntamiento abre expediente disciplinario a una empleada por las presuntas irregularidades en el departamento de TesoreríaEl Ayuntamiento de Estepona ha abierto expediente disciplinario y ha suspendido cautelarmente de empleo y sueldo a una empleada municipal del departamento de Tesorería.Esta medida está relacionada con las presuntas irregularidades que fueron denunciadas por el alcalde de Estepona, José María García Urbano, el pasado lunes ante la Policía Nacional, tras detectarse un desfase contable superior a 100.000 euros que tendrían su origen en 2009.La decisión se ha adoptado para garantizar

la eficacia de la investigación iniciada y de la resolución final. Asimismo, se sigue manteniendo la resolución de dispensar de la asistencia a su puesto de trabajo al tesorero municipal.El alcalde ha señalado que se está colaborando con los investigadores en el esclarecimiento de los hechos, ya que el principal objetivo del equipo de gobierno es velar por el interés de los ciudadanos y del erario público; así como impedir cualquier comportamiento que suscite sospechas sobre el buen funcionamiento de la Administración local.

Disciplinary proceedings begun against an employee for alleged irregularities in the Treasury DepartmentEstepona Town Hall has begun disciplinary proceedings and has provisionally suspended an employee of the treasury without pay.This measure comes from the alleged irregularities that were reported by the Mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano, on Monday to the National Police, after the detection of an accounting discrepancy of more than 100,000 euros that originated in 2009.The decision was taken to ensure the

effectiveness of the investigation and final resolution. Also, the commitment to dispense with the municipal treasurer continues.The mayor has indicated that the town hall is collaborating with the investigators in clarifying the facts, since the main objective of the government team is to ensure the interests of citizens and the public purse are well looked after as well as preventing any behavior that arouses suspicion about the proper function of local government.

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La Escuela de Joyería – EsteponaRona BourkeYolanda Rodríguez Morillo es la directora de la “Escuela Municipal de Joyería” en Estepona. Tiene gran experiencia, tanto en fabricación de joyería como en enseñanza y ésto ahora se está aprovechando en la escuela / taller municipal en Estepona, donde ha estado enseñando desde 1998.Las clases se imparten en español, que no parece haber causado demasiados problemas a los estudiantes, ya que varios de ellos son bilingües.Estos últimos proceden de diversos lugares, entre ellos España, Suiza, Alemania, Inglaterra, Holanda, Escocia, Bélgica y de lugares tan lejanos como Ucrania.La escuela abrió sus puertas en 1998 y por el momento se espera duplicar el número de estudiantes a veinte en lugar del actual diez que asisten a la clases. Algunos de los estudiantes viajan desde lugares tan lejanos como Marbella y Alhaurín el Grande, etc. ya que ésta es la única escuela de este tipo en la provincia de Málaga, y al igual que con muchos otros servicios, la escuela también ha sufrido por la crisis económica.En los últimos 18 meses 2 estudiantes se han graduado y ahora ambos se dedican a la joyería en tiendas en Fuengirola y Algeciras. Muchos de los estudiantes hacen el curso simplemente como un hobby, pero ha sido demostrado por muchos de los que asisten que además se puede ganar la vida por medio de la joyería, abriendo una tienda, etc.El curso dura 2 años en completarse y los estudiantes aprenden mucho y completan más de 20 ejercicios durante el curso, que una vez dominado permite al estudiante producir anillos de boda, collares, gemelos, pulseras, broches, etc.Hay 10 mesas de trabajo de madera en la sala principal de la escuela y éstas están rodeadas de maquinaria de gran tamaño que permite cortar, doblar y aplanar metales para darles forma. Parte de la maquinaria que se usa no ha cambiado nada desde la Edad Media y viejas formas tradicionales se utilizan para hacer gran parte del trabajo.

Algunas joyas pueden tardar meses en terminarse dependiendo de los diseños, pero los estudiantes de la escuela pueden acabar vendiendo sus obras por cientos de euros.En la escuela todo el mundo trabaja a su propio ritmo. Los maestros trabajan con los estudiantes de forma individual y si realmente disfrutas con la joyería nunca pararás -- seguirás aprendiendo hasta que te jubiles.Los estudiantes pueden iniciar los cursos en cualquier momento, aunque comienza el nuevo año académico en octubre y se prolongará hasta finales de julio.Al finalizar el curso los estudiantes recibirán un diploma del Ayuntamiento de Estepona.

El coste de participar en el curso es de 121 euros al mes con un pago inicial de 79 euros.Las clases son de 10:00 a 14:00 de lunes a viernes.La escuela está situada en la Avenida España, M º 266-EsteponaTeléfono 952 80 62 55Móvil 629 588 887

Me gustaría dar las gracias a Yolanda Rodríguez Morillo directora de laEscuela y Sabrina Frenzel por su útil información.

Yolanda Rodriguez Morillo is the director of “Escuela Municipal de Joyería” in Estepona. She has an abundance of experience-both in making and teaching and this experience is now being channeled into the Town Hall run school/workshop in Estepona, where she has been teaching since 1998.Classes are taught in Spanish which doesn’t seem to have caused too many problems to the students, as several of them are bilingual.The students attending recent classes came from Spain, Switzerland, Germany, England Holland, Scotland, Belgium and from as far away as the Ukraine.The School opened in 1998 and at the moment they are hoping to double the number of students to twenty instead of the present ten attending the classes. Some of the students travel from as far away as Marbella and Alhaurin el Grande etc., as this is the only school of its kind in

The Jewellery School – Esteponaby Róna Bourke

the province of Málaga, and as with many other services the school has also suffered from the economic crisis.In the past 18 months two students have graduated and now they both run jewellery shops in Fuengirola and Algeciras. Many of the students do the course purely as a hobby but it has been proved by many of the others attending the classes that you can live off the proceeds if setting up a shop.The course takes two years to complete and students must learn many things and complete over 20 exercises during the course, which once mastered enables the student to produce wedding rings, necklaces, cufflinks, bracelets, brooches, etc.There are 10 wooden work benches in the main room of the school and these are surrounded by large items of machinery where different metals can be cut, flattened and bent into shape. Some

of the machinery used has not changed at all since the Middle Ages and the old traditional ways are still used for doing much of the work.Some jewellery can take months to finish depending on the designs but the students at the school can sell some of their work for hundreds of euros.At the school everyone works at their own pace. The teachers work with the students individually and if you really enjoy making jewellery it never stops- you keep on learning until you retire.Students can start courses anytime and the new academic year commences in October and runs until the end of July.

On finishing a course the students receive a diploma from the Town Hall of Estepona.

The course costs 121 euros a month with a starting fee of 79 euros.Classes are from 10 am to 2 pm from Monday to Friday.The school is situated at Avenida España mº 266-EsteponaTelephone 952 80 62 55Mobile 629 588 887

I would like to thank both Yolanda Rodriguez Morillo Director of theSchool and Sabrina Frenzel (spokeswoman) for their helpful information.

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Manilva based local company Ammex Administrations, have achieved a significant discount on the cadastral value for one of their communities. Having studied the receipts, Ammex considered the calculations applied were erroneous.After making a formal application for a revision, Ammex received notification of arectification of errors, the applicable rate to the value of all homes in the community

Community administrators Ammex achieve significant discount in IBI payment for one of their communities

have now been modified. Shortly, owners will begin to receive formal notification from the Patronato office, to confirm this information.The modification carried out, will reduce the rateable value of each property by approximately 10%, this will be the approximate discount applied to their next IBI bills.

Ammex logra importante descuento en el pago del IBI para una de sus comunidadesLa empresa local, Ammex Administraciones, ha logrado un importante descuento en el valor catastral de una de sus comunidades, puesto que consideran erróneo el cálculo que se estaba aplicando a las mismas.Tras conseguir que se realizase dicha acción, han recibido notificación de la rectificación de errores, se ha modificado el valor catastral de todas las viviendas

de la comunidad. En breve, los vecinos empezarán a recibir notificaciones enviadas desde el Patronato, para confirmarle esta información.La modificación llevada a cabo, disminuye en un 10% aproximadamente el valor catastral de la vivienda, por lo que éste será el descuento aproximado que afectará a sus recibos de contribución.

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6th June - Mel Williams - Still Rockin'10th June - Harmony Street (Acoustic Duo- wide range of music)17th June - The Rat Pack Live24th June - Daniela and Marcus

29th AprilSouthern ImpactExplosive Duo - Rock, Pop, Funk, Soul and Disco

6th MayArran Harding(From Tres Divos) Classical to contemporary

13th MayZoe Louise HughesPop, Soul, and Motown

20th MaySammy Davis(From the Rat Pack Live) Swing and Motown

27th MaySam Oliver(Versatile singer Sinatra - Bocelli)

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En mayo, el Arboretum Marbella va a organizar el primer mercado de la Costa del Sol, donde todo es gratis. El nombre GRATIFERIA combina las palabras Gratis y Feria para crear un concepto de evento totalmente nuevo .Este evento se llevará a cabo en el arboreto de Marbella el domingo 6 de mayo, de 11:00 h a 15:00 h. La entrada es libre y todo el mundo puede venir y adquirir cosas nuevas sin tener que pagar ni un centavo. Llévate contigo las cosas que no deseas y adquiere las que sí, el evento perfecto durante la crisis!El Director del Arboretum, Alejandro Orioli, explica: “La idea detrás de este evento es que la mayoría de nosotros tenemos la suerte de tener más cosas de lo que realmente necesitamos. Podemos ayudar al planeta, a otras personas y a nosotros mismos asistiendo a GRATIFERIA junto con nuestros objetos no deseados y recoger las cosas que queremos de los demás. De esta manera ayudamos a minimizar el impacto medioambiental de la fabricación al reducir la necesidad para la fabricación de nuevos productos y ayudar a los que no pueden pagar algo que realmente necesitan para sí mismos o su familia “.El lema de GRATIFERIA es “porque dando es gratis”. Los visitantes pueden

traer lo que quieran (o nada) y tomar lo que quieran. Se trata de compartir sin pensar en lo que te van a dar de vuelta. No es un sistema de trueque, no hay ningún valor de registro o monetarios asignados a cualquiera de los productos. Trae lo que quieras y llévate lo que quieras! Esta es una oportunidad para que las posesiones útiles o decorativas que no usamos y que no deseamos conservar puedan encontrar nuevos hogares donde serán utilizados y apreciados.Para donar artículos al mercado, venga a Marbella Arboretum entre las 8.30 y 10.45 el día del evento o simplemente deje sus donaciones en la mesa al llegar. A las 11:00 estará abierta al público.Para obtener más información acerca de Marbella Arboretum visita www.arboretummarbella.com

In May, Arboretum Marbella will organize the first market on the Costa del Sol where everything is free. The name GRATIFERIA combines the Spanish words Gratis (free) and Feria (festival/market) to create a whole new event concept. This event will be held at Arboretum Marbella on Sunday 6th May from 11am to 3pm. Entrance is free and everyone can come and acquire new things without paying a penny. Bring along things you don’t want and take away things you do, the perfect credit crunch event!The Director of Arboretum, Alejandro Orioli, explains, “The idea behind this event is that most of us are lucky enough to have more things than we really need. We can help the planet, other people and ourselves by attending GRATIFERIA along with our unwanted items and picking up things that we want from others. This way we help to minimize the environmental impact of manufacturing by reducing the need for manufacturing new products and

Arboretum Marbella organizes the Costa del Sol’s first Gratiferia

help those who may not be able to afford something they really want for themselves or their family.”The motto of GRATIFERIA is “Because giving is Free”. Visitors can bring what they want (or nothing at all) and take what they want. It is all about sharing without thinking about what you will get back. It isn’t a barter system, there’s no registration or monetary value allocated to any of the products. Bring what you want and take what you want! This is an opportunity to bring nice, useful items which we don’t use and don’t want to keep and find new homes for them where they will be used and appreciated.To donate items to the market, come to Arboretum Marbella between 8.30 and 10.45 the day of the event to bring your items or just leave your donations at the table upon arrival. At 11.00 it will be open to the public.For more information about the Marbella Arboretum visit www.arboretummarbella.com

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Estepona celebrates its Patron Saint, San Isidro Labrador,this month with a Romeria (pilgrimage) on the 6th May and the feria from the 10th to the 15th May.San Isidro Labrador, who incidentally is also Madrid’s patron, lived in Madrid during the 12th century when it was but a village, where he worked as a lowly farm labourer. He was always engrossed in prayer but according to legend his workload was taken on by angels so as to leave him time for his devotions, must remember that one!The Romeria or pilgrimage is held at the Ermita San Isidro at the Los Pedregales park on Sunday, 6th May, and draws thousands of Esteponeros who come to

San Isidro Labrador celebrationsthe park to party and celebrate their patron saint with picnics, barbecues, and a few drinks!The saint’s day San Isidro Labrador is actually celebrated on the 15th May, which this year falls on Tuesday, and this is traditionally accompanied by a feria with celebrations, competitions, processions throughout the town and a funfair at the fairground. This year’s feria runs from Thursday 10th to Tuesday the 15th when the feria will reach its finale with a firework display.Worth noting also is that Tuesday, 15th is a local holiday in Estepona so expect many of the shops and businesses to be closed.

Celebraciones de San Isidro el LabradorEstepona celebra su Patrón, San Isidro el Labrador, este mes con una romería el 6 de mayo y la feria del 10 al 15 de mayo.San Isidro el Labrador, que por cierto también es patrón de Madrid, vivió en Madrid durante el siglo XII, cuando no era más que una aldea, donde trabajó como granjero humilde. Él estaba absorto en la oración, pero siempre según la leyenda, su carga de trabajo fue asumida por los ángeles con el fin de dejarle tiempo para sus devociones.La romería o peregrinación se realiza en la Ermita de San Isidro en el parque de Los Pedregales el domingo, 6 de mayo, y atrae a miles de Esteponeros que acuden al parque para divertirse y festejar a su

patrón con picnics, barbacoas, y un par de copas!El día de San Isidro el Labrador se celebra realmente el 15 de mayo, que este año cae en martes, y es tradicionalmente acompañada de una feria con celebraciones, concursos, desfiles por toda la ciudad y atracciones en el recinto ferial. Este año La Feria tendrá lugar desde el jueves 10 a martes 15, cuando la feria llegará a su final con una exhibición de fuegos artificiales.Cabe destacar también que el martes 15 de mayo es un día de fiesta local en Estepona por lo que se espera que cierren muchos de los comercios y empresas.

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Louie Louie Rock’n’Roll Bar

Coje un poco de rock sureño clásico de la talla de Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, y Negro Oak Arkansas y luego añade un toque liberal de blues, boogie, y country, y luego sube el volumen al ‘once’ y ahí tiene la locomotora que es Hogjaw.Viniendo a Louie Louie desde Arkansas, EE.UU., como parte de la gira europea

Take a bit of classic Southern rock from the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, and Black Oak Arkansas and then add a liberal dash of blues, boogie, and country, and then crank it up to ‘eleven’ and you have the locomotive that is Hogjaw.Coming to Louie Louie’s all the way from Arkansas, USA as part of their European tour the band will be performing tracks from their latest album ‘Sons of the Western Skies’ along with favourites from their previous two albums. So get yourself down to Louie Louie’s in Estepona for a night of big riffs and thundering drums that is Hogjaw.

de la banda presentará temas de su último álbum ‘Sons of the Western Skies’ (Hijos de los cielos del oeste) junto con los favoritos de sus dos álbumes anteriores. Así que bájate a Louie Louie en Estepona para la noche de grandes riffs y tambores retumbantes que es Hogjaw.

Hogjaw en conciertoMiercoles 2 de mayo a las 22.00 hLouie Louie R’n’R Bar, Calle Real, Estepona

HogjawWednesday 2 May at 10 pmLouie Louie’s, Estepona

Es el Momento perfecto para Dry Martina, considerada una de las bandas con mayor proyección de la escena local. Ahora hacen un alto en su gira nacional para afrontar esta puesta de largo con la que presentarán sus nuevas canciones, a las que han vestido con elegantes trajes a medida, aunque luego gamberreen remangándose los puños y coqueteando con el mambo, el rock steady y hasta el folk. Y esta mezcla es el “sonido Dry Martina”, algo propio que a menudo califican de fresco y original.Este quinteto malagueño empezó a hacer ruido en la escena nacional gracias

Dry Martina en conciertoSábado 19 de mayo a las 23.00 hTeatro Cervantes, Málaga - Entradas www.teatrocervantes.es

It’s the perfect moment for Dry Martina, considered one of the most successfule bands on the local scene. Now they are on their national tour presenting their new songs, dressed in elegant tailored suits, although later they tuck in their fists and flirt with mambo, rock steady and even folk. And this mix is the “Dry Martina Sound”, which is itself often described as fresh and original.This quintet from Malaga started making a noise on the national scene thanks to their breakthrough album Shrews (2010), an EP with 4 tracks published by BMG which has opened the doors to the presentation of their new album Perfect Timing (2012), produced by themselves with their own label Contraproducciones. This unusual formation has managed to spread the feeling of soul, the nerve of pop, swing and sway, and the contours of rock’n’roll, restoring and modernizing past sounds

Dry Martina in concertSaturday 19 May from 11 pmTeatro Cervantes, Málaga - Tickets www.teatrocervantes.es

HogjawMiércoles 2 De MayoGrupo de Southern Rock

A Pony Named OlgaViernes 11 De MayoTexaspunk y Polkabilly

MentalettesDomingo 13 De MayoUna banda de rock/post-punk

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a su adelanto discográfico Musarañas (2010), un EP de 4 temas editado por BMG que les ha abierto las puertas en la presentación de su nuevo álbum Momento perfecto(2012) que autoeditan con su propio sello Contraproducciones. Esta formación inusual ha conseguido contagiar el sentimiento del soul, el descaro del pop, el balanceo del swing y los contoneos del rock’n’roll, recuperando y modernizando sonidos de épocas pasadas, con letras en castellano muy contemporáneas, en un género que vienen llamando retropop.

with contemporary Spanish lyrics, in a genre that they are calling retropop.

Es un pequeño homenaje a los temas más bailados con aportaciones propias desde un punto de vista más fresco.

Coro Aires de MarPresentación del Disco “A Tí Marinero...”Centro de Interpretación las Viñas, ManilvaDomingo 6 de mayo a las 19:00 h.

Coro Aires de MarSunday 6 May from 7 pmManilva Wine Centre, ManilvaCoro Aires de Mar present their new CD “A Tí Marinero..” A small tribute to some of the more popular dance songs with some of their own compositions from a fresh perspective.

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Daniel Casares ofrece un concierto a beneficio de la Fundación “Pharos”, el cual supone una gran oportunidad a los habitantes de su pueblo natal de disfrutar de los distintos palos flamencos, acompañado por músicos experimentados como Gaspar Rodríguez, otro guitarrista esteponero de gran recorrido y éxito artístico, y Víctor Torres, guitarrista habitual de Pastora Soler y Valderrama, entre otros, además de las palmas y jaleo de los

Daniel Casares is hosting a concert to benefit the “Pharos” Foundation, which is a great opportunity for residents of his hometown to enjoy the different styles of flamenco, accompanied by experienced musicians like Gaspar Rodriguez, another well travelled guitarist from Estepona who has achieved artistic success, and Victor Torres from Seville, regular guitarist for Pastora Soler and Valderrama, among others, besides the clapping and bustle

Daniel CasaresSábado, 5 de mayo, a las 21:30 hCentro Cultural Padre Manuel, Estepona

Daniel CasaresSaturday, 5 May, from 9.30 pmPadre Manuel Cultural Centre, Estepona

sevillanos Juan Murube y Adolfo Vega.La actuación está organizada por la Fundación Pharos, para el estudio, investigación, tratamiento y prevención de las adicciones, en colaboración de la Delegación de Cultura del Ayuntamiento de Estepona, Radio Televisión Estepona y Cadena Ser.El precio de la entrada es de 15 €, venta anticipada en la Caixa (2100 2641 50 011695126), y de 20 € el día del concierto..

from Juan Murube and Adolfo Vega, also from Seville.The performance has been organized by the Pharos Foundation for the study, research, treatment and prevention of addictions, in collaboration with the Cultural Department of Estepona, Estepona Radio Television and Cadena SerTickets cost 15 € pre-sale at La Caixa (2100 2641 50 011 695 126), and 20 € on the day of the concert.

Katy Setterfield is back!

The amazing Katy Setterfield is back at the Roman Oasis this summer.Winner of BBC TV’s show ‘The One and Only’ Katy will not only be bringing her Dusty Springfield show to Manilva, but Cher, Tina Turner and Annie Lennox too.These amazing, not to be missed summer evenings will be on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th of August and numbers will be limited.Full disco as well into the night with Pete Lane, and they will be raising funds for Animal in NeedBooking and contact details to follow.

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beginning in July.Enjoy live musicfrom the likes of:

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El artista Manuel Martín nos presenta por primera vez en Estepona una colección con sus mejores pinturas bajo el título “Sentimientos”.La exposición permanecerá abierta en el Centro Cultural Padre Manuel del 2 al 25 de mayo de 2012. El público asistente podrá disfrutar de los paisajes y retratos que el artista ha plasmado en sus trabajos.

Manuel MartínManuel Martín nace en Vélez – Málaga en 1967. Apasionado desde niño por el dibujo y la pintura se sintió atraído por el buen hacer del Maestro Paco Hernández e inició su formación pictórica a los 40 años cursando estudios en el taller de Manuel Hijano Conde (reconocido pintor Malagueño). Gracias al Pueblo de Estepona tengo la oportunidad de realizar mi primera exposición.

Exposición de pinturas de Manuel Martín titulado: “Sentimientos”

Exhibition of paintings by Manuel Martin titled: “Feelings”Artist Manuel Martin presents for the first time in Estepona a collection of his best paintings titled “Feelings”.The exhibition will open at the Padre Manuel Cultural Centre from 2 to 25 May, 2012. Visitors will be able to enjoy the landscapes and portraits that the artist has captured in his work.

The Resident - www.theresident.eu 21Información InformationAge Concern, Estepona and Manilva Lifeline

For older people who require help or advice Age Concern operate a telephone service called Lifeline. This gives the individual a direct point of contact with the charity. The telephone number is 650163928.

It should be noted that Age Concern is not an emergency service. There is also an email address where you can contact Age Concern, Estepona and Manilva. It is acesteponaymanilva@ageconcern-espana.org and why not tune into our web site at www.acesteponaymanilva.org?

International Club of EsteponaThe ICE Club is a social club for all English-speaking people, and holds many events during the week, such as: Music, Dancing and Themed Supper Evenings, Film Nights, Social Evenings, Day and Holiday Coach Trips, Golf, Rambling, Drama, Cards, Chess, Needle Crafts, Gardening, Art, Quiz Night, Songs of Praise, Computer Instruction, Free WiFiLarge Screen TV for major events, Monthly 40 page Magazine.Free Book, DVD and Jigsaw Libraries, and much more. Every Sunday from 12.30 to 2.30pm and every Tuesday from 12.00am to 2pm the

bar is open for drinks and tapas. Every Thursday from 10.30am to 2.30pm the bar is open for drinks, weekly meeting 11.30am, 1.00pm lunch.Special Events MayFriday 4th May - Quiz Night Wednesday 9th May - Ramblers BBQ & Picnic Friday 11th May - Fish ‘n’ Chip SupperSaturday 12th May - Europe CelebrationSat 19th May - Silly Auction & Fun EveningTuesday 22nd May - Ladies & Gents Lunches Out Tues 29th May - A Trip to Vejer and Medina Sidonia

iCE Club, Urbanisation Bahia Dorada, Entrada 4 or 5 at km 149, a7, Estepona Tel 952 802 549 Visit their website - www.siberme.com

At their usual Wednesday coffee morning on 4 April, Club Charity and Pleasure celebrated Easter in style. Their newly-formed singing group performed the song ‘Easter Bonnets’ to great acclaim, while ladies showed off their individual creations. CAP is a friendly, social organisation based between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona, meeting at 11 a.m. each Wednesday morning for coffee at Restaurante El Caserio, Parque Antena, next to garden centre Agro Jardin; many weeks there is a speaker. Weekly activities include bridge, whist and bowls, and members have recently started a choir.

Other events and excursions include regular shopping trips to Gibraltar; visits to the theatre and exhibitions; lunches and dinners at different venues along the coast; mystery trips; a monthly pub quiz, etc. A full programme of events is published in their free quarterly magazine, and regularly updated online. They also raise money for local charities, mainly Alzheimer’s, Aprona, Aspandem and Cudeca.New members are welcome – annual membership is only €15. Why not go along for coffee? You will be assured of a warm welcome.For more information contact Jill Cawley on 952 818471, or visit www.capsonlinemag.net.

Club Charity and Pleasure celebrates Easter

The Saint George’s Day concert celebrated on April 22 proved to by a great success.Organised by Fathoms Bar in Sabinillas, in collaboration with Manilva’s Foreign Residents Department the afternoon featured a packed line-up of musicians and bands: Ace of Slades; Clive Life; Brian

and Daniela; Chloe Lawrence; Nothing Personal; and Equis. The afternoon even included a guest appearance by Elvis Presley!A big congratulations goes to all the bars and restaurants, musicians, and revellers who made the day a huge success.

Saint George’s Day Concert

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A new family lifestyle event is coming to the Coast this weekend. Called Living On the Coast, it is being launched by the organisers of the highly successful Over 50s Show and will take place at the Palacio de Exposiones y Congressos, Marbella (Marbella Exhibition Centre).The event will, according to the organisers, feature an attractive mix of displays, presentations and demonstrations all aimed at the widest possible audience, and will include cooking demonstrations from top chefs, fashions shows, garden equipment, clinics and advice, room sets, wine tasting and appreciation, a ‘kidszone’ featuring games and attractions, ‘affordable’ cars and boats, an extensive art exhibition, finance advice, home entertainment equipment, fitness and yoga demonstrations ‘and much, much, more’.Another feature of the event will major on energy efficient and environmentally

friendly products and systems for the home.The organisers comment: ‘While we have run the hugely successful Over 50s Show for the past four years, which is aimed at a specific audience, there has not been a general lifestyle event on the Coast for a number of years and with our proven record we felt it was time to rectify that and offer residents along the Coast and inland an event with the widest possible appeal.‘We have set out to embrace a multitude of subjects and interests, but we would be delighted to hear from individuals and groups wishing to see certain elements featured in the event’.Living On the Coast will take place on Friday 27th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th April from 12 noon until 7 pm.For further information contact the organisers at: 902 003 896. Email: info@slp.ie

Living on the Coast Show in Marbella

Estepona’s Foreign Residents Association - AREME - will be holding the second of its popular programme of forums at the town’s Palacio de Congresos on Monday May 7 at 11 am.The forum, which is entitled “Meet the

Mayor” provides an opportunity for Estepona’s foreign community to meet the town’s mayor, José María García Urbano, and to hear his plans for the future and to discuss issues of importance to the resident community.

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Marlows is a modern, and spacious comfortable restaurant with an outside terrace to accommodate smokers. At Marlows you will find expertly fried fish & chips, north sea haddock, cod, plaice, together with starters. Ribs, chicken, pies, sausages, salads, desserts and a kids menu at only €4. Marlows have 50 years plus in the fish & chip trade and in fact opened the very first fish & chip shop in Gibraltar, way back in 1966 (Irish Town Fisheries, for those of you old enough to remember it).Quality, Value and Service excel at Marlows. So why not try for yourself!Marlows can also cater for any party, Big or Small up to 100 people.

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Large 4 bed, 2 bath townhouse situated 5 mins walk from Manilva, overlooking Sabinillas and Manilva coast. Built 2004 173+ square metres, benefits form large 50 square metre integral garage.Property is ready to be moved in and is sold with or without furniture.The property enjoys a very private situation and shares pool and garden with just 17 other properties. MUST BE SEEN!

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Spanish Tax Facts - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

The GoodBy using our tax led wealth management services we can ensure that as a Spanish resident you legitimately minimise the tax payable on your investments and pensions and structure them in such a way that your estate and beneficiaries will pay as little tax as legally possible when you die.

The BadFact 1If you live in Spain for more than 183 days in one calendar year you are legally liable to be charged Spanish Income Tax as a resident. The 183 days do not have to be consecutive.

Fact 2As a Spanish Tax Resident you need to declare and pay tax on your worldwide income.

Fact 3The Spanish tax authorities are closing in on the many non resident property owners who are not completing the mandatory annual tax return.

Fact 4The tax authority has linked up with the Land Registry and now knows who owns every property.

Fact 5Since February 2011, electricity companies are

obliged to provide data to the tax authorities to establish which homes are continuously occupied by owners or tenants.

Fact 6Holding money discreetly in an offshore bank account is no longer an option. Banks and other institutions are required to provide information to your tax authority and will write to you (we have seen the letters) requesting details of your residency status and tax office. If you do not respond an embargo can be placed on your account. This now applies to accounts held in Isle of Man and the Channel Islands where previously there was an option for tax to be withheld rather than the information be exchanged.

Fact 7Deposit interest is taxed at your highest rate in the UK.

Fact 8If you hold money in an offshore company, trust or other structure, the EU Savings Directive is being reviewed with the likelihood that these will come under the scope of a wider ranging Directive which will also include many other investment products as well as deposits.

Fact 9Inheritance Tax is payable on your worldwide assets unless you “lose” your UK domicile which is very hard to do. Your estate will pay UK inheritance tax on your worldwide assets above the threshold and your beneficiaries will be liable for Spanish tax on

assets held in Spain. Whilst there is an adjustment to ensure assets are not taxed twice, inheritance tax can significantly reduce the amount of wealth you are able to pass to your beneficiaries.

Fact 10Private pensions held in the UK are exposed to a 55% tax charge on death if a tax free lump sum has been taken.

Fact 11 Pension drawdown income is taxed in the UK at your highest rate potentially 40% or even 50%.

Fact 12Spanish Wealth Tax has resurfaced. You cannot claim a main home exemption if you are non resident.

The UglyWhat do you want to do? The recession has made the Spanish tax authorities extremely vigilant and expatriates are a soft and politically acceptable target for the authorities to pursue. Do you want to sleep easy at night or continue to remain below the radar, do nothing and mistakenly hope that the problem will go away?

The choice is yours.

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26 Information-Información

Thousands of expatriate residents to lose their health care

The government is seeking to save funds. Spanish health care and the expatriate community are being targeted. Self-employed and employed workers, who are paying their monthly social security will still be able to avail of the service but should check to see if their families might be excluded.The groups most likely to be affected by this ruling are pensioners. Even if you hold a medical card you may be struck off. Holding a resident card and being registered on your local census will not now be sufficient. You must now be a fiscal resident to receive health care. If your earnings are at a level where you do not need to make annual declarations, you must provide the relevant documents proving your resident status. Please contact us for information and assistance in this matter.

Costa Advice Bureau

For information on any of the above, please contact:

Myra azzopardiCosta advice BureauCalle Real 58, EsteponaTel: 952 797 821www.costaadvicebureau.com

Tax amnesty presents advantages for property owners in Spain

A new tax law was approved by the council of ministers on Friday March 30 2012. These measures are in addition to those already approved by the government on December 30 2011. There are various measures to manage Spain’s tax deficit. This article will concentrate on the laws, which are advantages to expatriate property owners. The nee decree gives you the possibility of regularising your tax situation in Spain without penalties.Individual resident and nonresident alike who have assets in Spain including properties are by law, obliged to complete their annual tax declarations. Those who have not complied are being offered the chance of legalising their tax status without penalties or fines being applied. To avail of this amnesty you must have owned your property or assets prior to the 31 of December of 2010. It is important that you submit a tax declaration. This regulatory law will not apply to those owners who have already received notification to pay taxes due and will not be able to now benefit from this new law. The amnesty also applies to tax returns which should have been completed for companies. The deadline for the submission of your income tax statements is on November 30 2012. The minister of finance and public administration must approve the tax declaration forms submitted. It follows that this statement does not exclude the possibility of regularising other investments or assets.These tax laws are complicated for the layman especially as they are printed in the Spanish language and such an important matter should not be left to

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Purchasing in Spain? Thorough searches should be conducted

Purchasing in Spain can be a difficult task. Once you have searched around for the property of your choice with your trusted real estate agent, you then rely on a professional to represent you taking care of the legalities of the purchase. There are numerous owners, who after signing at the notary and then proceed to have the purchase contract registered at the Registro de la Propiedad (land registry) expect that the transactions are completed, settling down to enjoy your stay in Spain. This is not always the case. Numerous purchasers encounter some unpleasant and disturbing revelations months or even years after the formal purchase. The most common problem that can occur is to find out that even if you have bought a bargain and legally paid the taxes due, you may receive a supplementary tax demand. The results of planning problems can take longer to surface. The reason for this is that the planning departments have a backlog of cases. Many include issues relating to the now famous ‘licence of first occupation’ which should have been in place before a property is habitual allowing you to contract the normal services such as an electricity supply.I recently acted for a client who found his dream home and the real estate knowing my background and accepting that I would take on the conveyancing with zeal, did not deflect them from recommending me. The property to be purchased had in the past had an extension added. For this reason I began to look at the matter in depth. I found various discrepancies. The extensions extra meters had not been added to the build at the catastral. This represents the amount of rates paid. To conduct this can be time consuming and expensive. There was a swimming pool which had in fact been added to the title deed but had escaped being registered in the final deed. There are many other issues that can surface. Use not only a competent professional but one who will seek out any problems not already documented.

chance. If you believe that you fall into this category, please contact our accountant in confidence for further information.This amnesty does not include declarations which have should been made regarding IVA or inheritance or taxes on gifts.

El Veterinario

Vet’s Corner

Hay una nueva preparación farmacológica, disponible en el mercado para la leishmaniosis, una insidiosa enfermedad transmitida por moscas pequeñas (del género Phlebotomas), comúnmente conocida como fiebre de la mosca de arena. El mes pasado este artículo trató de la disponibilidad de una nueva vacuna diseñada para evitar que los perros sanos, no afectados, contrajeran esta enfermedad parasitaria. Ahora, otro laboratorio farmacéutico tiene una preparación diseñada para el tratamiento de perros infectados/afectados, así como para evitar que pudiesen contraer esta enfermedad. Este es un líquido que se administra por vía oral durante un período de tiempo, inicialmente, a ser curativo y después periódicamente para evitar que el animal se contagíe.Este parásito sanguíneo - transmitido por la picadura de la mosca de arena afecta principalmente a los perros, pero puede afectar a otros animales, sobre todo al hombre (ha habido un caso

Leishmania Prevención/Tratamiento

There is another new pharmacological preparation commercially available for the insidious disease Leishmaniasis transmitted by sand-flies (of the Phlebotomas genus), commonly known as sand-fly fever. Last months’ article dealt with the availability of a new vaccine designed to prevent healthy, unaffected dogs from contracting this parasitic condition. Now another pharmaceutical laboratory has a preparation designed to treat infested/affected dogs as well as to prevent them from contracting this disease. This is a liquid which is given orally over a period of time, initially, to be curative and then periodically to act to prevent the animal from contracting the parasite. This blood borne parasite – transmitted through the bite of the sand-fly affects primarily dogs but may affect other animals,

Leishmania Prevention/Treatment

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documentado recientemente en un gato). Es, en ese aspecto, algo análogo a la malaria, y ha habido conocimiento de su existencia hace siglos y siglos – citado en la Biblia como El botón de Alepo. La dificultad en el tratamiento de esta enfermedad en perros surge del hecho de que ellos no desarrollan una respuesta inmune, como hacemos, frente al parásito. Este nuevo fármaco está diseñado para ayudar al sistema inmunológico mediante su estimulación en los perros con una respuesta en el reconocimiento del parásito y así ayudar el sistema inmune del perro reconocer el parásito mediante su estimulación así facilitando la capacidad del cuerpo para deshacerse de este invasor. Para obtener más información sobre qué herramienta médica sería más adecuada para usted y su mascota(s), usted debe discutir ésto con su veterinario.

(there has been a recently documented case in a cat), primarily man. It is, in that aspect, somewhat analogous to Malaria, and has been around for ages – cited biblically as Aleppos’ Button. The difficulty in treating this disease in dogs arises from the fact that they do not develop an immune response, as we do, to the parasite. This new drug is designed to help the dogs immune system by stimulating a response in recognizing the parasite and there by stimulating the bodies’ ability to rid itself of this invader.For more information as to which medical tool would be better suited to you and your pet(s) you should discuss this with your veterinarian.

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- Picture Quiz answers from page 22

1 Hellraiser. 2 Child’s Play Chucky, el muñeco diabólico.

3 The Birds Los pájaros. 4 Pan’s Labyrinth El laberinto del fauno.

5 Avatar. 6 The Omen La profecía. 7 Psycho Psicosis.

8 The Ring La señal.

9 Shaun of the Dead Zombies party (una noche... de muerte).

10 Poltergeist (Fenómenos extraños).

La ChumberaMe siento igual que una chumber,mucho más por dentro que por fuera,desde la pubertad sentí los espinos,fui creciendo y los creí dormidos,pero con el tiempo han crecido.La chumbera tiene una flor preciosa,yo fui esa flor en mi juventud,pero afloraban las heridas y los pinchos.Florecí y con el tiempo dí mis frutos,dos hijos que son mi orgullo,pero esos frutos también tenían sus espinos,esos frutos han crecido ysus espinos con ellos.A veces, cuando me acercado,me ha pinchado, ha sangrado y llorado.He aprendido que tengo que ir con cuidado,el ciclo se repite.La chumbera no ha cambiado.

Ara. 28.08 2012

En el agua, los versos,

conocen tu mirada,por eso el mar palpitaal verte en la mañana.

La aurora aún no es poemahasta que llega el día

y te contempla en la playa.

4 de Marzo de 2.009

La lluvia habla,irrumpe en la calzada,transita desde el cieloy baja hasta tu pelo,

es beso de un mundo que te cubre,

de aguas que te aman.

5 de Marzo de 2.009

Vasta noche no cubreen su soledad oscura,

el amor que todo venceen amantes que se nutrende abrazos, beso y ternura.

6 de Marzo de 2.009

Francisco Rodríguez Herrera

La olas anuncianen las riberas de mis ansias,

que llegan nuevos besospara bañar mi alma.El viento es copla,

declara en la ventana,que eres mar afuera,salida de las aguas

los sueños de sirena,y quieren que yo tenga

preparada la barca.

7 de marzo de 2.009

En tus pupilas ruedan fantasías del amor.La mirada se anima

cuando esparce su canción,la materia conduce

a su aventura del tiempo,su molécula al sol,

la materia se agota, más,las pupilas son gotas,

la mirada del almalleva su propia voz.

9 de marzo de 2.009

El viento lleva un espíay busca quién seduce al amor.

10 de marzo de 2.009

Un trino de crepúsculos compiten con tu llanto,la hermosura de la tardese refugia en tu regazo.

10 de marzo de 2.009

Los ríos esparcen auroras en tus labios,un sabor de naranjos

cruza tu huerto blanco.Un caballo cabalga,

quiere llegar a su establo.El día es más hermososi hay besos galopando.

11 de marzo de 2.009

Mi AmigaEsta flor que te regalola llama la “Flor del cariño”,me ayudó a hacerla un ángel,que un día se le escapó un beso,y a mí, vino a darme.Fue de una forma espontánea,cuando más lo necesitaba…Me llenó de tanta paz,que viendo su cara, veo su alma.Gracias, porque nadie jamásme hiszo un regalo tan sencillo,tan valioso y tan fácil de guardar.¿Sabe, Señor, cómo se llama?Pues María Ángeles,¿de qué otra forma se podría llamar?

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Pues todo es árbol, canción de hojas,

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11 de marzo de 2.009

La fuga de mi verso..., oh amada,por ti soy delincuente

y llego hasta tus cárceles; me ahogo en el deseo,¡libérame cuanto antes!

12 de marzo de 2.009

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Do you NEED to lose weight

With summer around the corner most of us will start to think of how we look in our clothes. The statement we hear most is ‘I need to lose some weight’. So the question I will ask you is, what is most important to you, weighing 5k lighter on the scales but looking loose and soft and still fitting into the same size clothes OR weighing the same but looking firmer and at least one dress size smaller?This month’s topic from me is about what your body is made up of and what happens when we lose weight. Before I start to discuss weight loss with any of my clients, I like to do a ‘bodytstat 1500’ test. This will show me what a body is made up of, how much fat, muscle, water and bone, by knowing this I can work out on an individual basis whether the priority is to lose fat and/or gain muscle mass and also how many calories their body needs (Basal Metabolic Rate) and how well hydrated they are.You can have 2 bodies that look the same and weigh the same but the composition can be very different, someone can have a BMI of 30 (overweight) but have lean muscle mass of 60% and fat weight which is in the ideal range, this means the extra weight comes from muscle and not fat, in this case this client does not need to worry about weight loss or fat loss. Yet another client weighing the same with the same BMI may only have 30% lean muscle mass and a fat percentage outside the normal range, this would mean the extra weight comes from fat and not muscle, in this case I would prescribe exercise to encourage lean muscle gains and a diet aimed to suport muscle growth and fat loss and overall weight loss.When we lose weight through calorie reduction alone, we also lose fluid and muscle and lastly fat. In fact to lose one pound of fat you must burn approximately 3500 calories over and above what you already burn doing daily activities. That sounds like a lot of calories and you certainly wouldn’t want to try to burn 3500 calories in one day. However, by taking it step-by-step, you can determine just what you need to do each day to burn or cut out those extra calories. I would encourage some form of hot sweaty exercise everyday, and vary what you do.When it comes to weight loss, what matters is burning more calories than you consume. If you start an exercise programme and eat the same amount of food you will lose some weight, Now reduce your food intake and make healthier choices. Include a variety of exercises, some intensity training, some walking/swimming, weight training etc-you will see both fat loss/weight loss and body shape changes AND the harder you work the more calories you’ll burn overall. The bonus to adding exercise to a healthy eating programme exercise will encourage development of lean muscle, making our bodies firmer, slimmer and much healthier.My workout for this week is the following: You have the maximum of 20 mins to complete this workout. Warm up for approx 3-5 mins before starting, a brisk walk etc

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Now rest for 30 seconds a do it again, aim for 10 rounds as fast as you can, make a note of how many rounds you do and in what your time was, you may not complete all 10 rounds within 20 mins, it doesn’t matter, aim to get better every time you do the circuit- aim for 3-4 times a week.Remember to consult with your GP before starting any new exercise programme, cool down and stretch after your workout.For more info on getting fit call JoJo 687 030 047

NutritionThis month I’m going to be looking at why pesticides are bad for us and what we can do to reduce them in the food we eat.Pesticides are toxins. Some can be toxic to the nervous system, others may disrupt hormones, and some increase the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. We should all be trying to reduce our exposure to pesticides from the foods we eat.So how do we do this? Well, the obvious answer is to buy organic but that can be expensive and difficult here in Spain. The other option is to learn which fruit and veg are more likely to contain pesticide residues and buy organic or simply favour ‘cleaner’ fruit and veg. The Environmental Working Group in the US has undertaken huge research in this area and have coined the terms ‘The Dirty Dozen’ (those highest in pesticides) and ‘The Clean Fifteen’ (those lowest in pesticides). They have found that if you switch from eating fruit and veg from the Dirty Dozen to the Clean Fifteen you will have a measurable drop in pesticide levels in your tissues.

Dirty Dozen (buy organic or favour clean fifteen)1. Apples2. Celery3. Strawberries4. Peaches5. Spinach6. Nectarines7. Grapes8. Peppers9. Potatoes10. Blueberries11. Lettuce12. Kale/collard greensClean Fifteen (lowest in pesticides)1. Onions2. Sweetcorn3. Pineapples4. Avocado5. Asparagus6. Sweet peas7. Mangoes8. Aubergines9. Cantaloupe melon10. Kiwi11. Cabbage12. Watermelon13. Sweet potatoes14. Grapefruit15. Mushrooms

If you would like more information visit: www.ewg.org/foodnewsClaudia Norris, Nutritional TherapistDip(BCNH), Ma(Hons)Registered Practitioner with the Nutritional Therapy CouncilEmail: claudia@nutritioninspain.comMobile: 671 142 960

Ronda by Train (return by coach)Every Thursday - By coach to Algeciras, then mountain train to Ronda, on a single-tack line, built over 100 years ago. This spectacular mountain scenery can only be seen by train, with many villages and delightful stations en route. In Ronda you can explore the old Moorish town, including the 18th century bridge over the famous El Tajo Gorge, before returning by coach.Adults: Normal price 43€ The Resident price 41€ Children: Normal price 33€ Resident price 31€.

CordobaEvery Thursday - (lunch optional add 12.00€) - This elegant city was once the capital of Islamic Spain. As a result of this it boasts the “Mezquita”, one of the most fascinating buildings in the world. This building was the most beautiful and largest mosque outside of the Middle East and is now the cathedral of Cordoba. It is also possible to just wander through the old Jewish Quarter or just take in the beauty of the city’s gardens, fountains and parks. Adults: Normal price 60€ The Resident price 56€ Children: Normal price 45€ The Resident price 42€. Entrance to Mesquita included.

TangierEvery Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Please note: PASSPORTS REQUIRED!By coach to Tarifa, the fast ferry getting us to North Africa in approximately 35/40 minutes. The tour will include the Caves of Hercules, followed by a typical Moroccan lunch (which includes live music, belly dancing, etc.) After lunch, we escort you to the Medina (old part of town), Souk (shops and market) and Kasbah (fortress), with time for shopping. Our guide will accompany you at all times. If time allows we visit a herbalist and take a short refreshment stop before before boarding our ferry back to Spain.Adults: Normal price: 79€ (lunch included) The Resident price: 75€ Children: Normal price 61€ The Resident price 58€.A 24-hour cancellation fee applies to this tripPASSPORT DETAILS REQUIRED WHEN BOOKING

SevilleEvery Friday (lunch optional add 12.00€) - Seville is the capital of Andalucia. One of Seville’s major landmarks is its cathedral minaret “La Giralda”, built in the 12th century and the third largest temple in christianity. Upon arrival, we take a short tour, including a visit to the majestic Plaza de Espana, La Giralda, and the Cathedral. (entrance fee included in price). You will then have free time to explore the city (with optional lunch available) and perhaps

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take a cruise on the river, or ride in a horse-drawn carriage. - Adults: Normal price 60€ The Resident price 56€ Children: Normal 45€ Resident price 42€

GranadaEvery Wednesday - (lunch optional add 12.00€)The city of charm and mystery was the last Arab stronghold in Spain until conquered by the Christians in 1492. The Alhambra complex is world renowned as the best conserved example of Islamic architecture in Spain. During the walking tour of 2.5 hours the guide will reveal to you the fascinating history of the Alhambra, after which you are free to explore the city.Adults: Normal price 74€ The Resident price 70€ Children: Normal price 55€ The Resident price 53€ (subject to 20€ deposit per person)

NerjaEvery Tuesday (includes breakfast) - Visit the eastern side of the Costa del Sol including a visit to its most famous town of Nerja. Our trip takes us first to the small town of El Palo, where we enjoy a typical Andalucian breakfast. After breakfast we will visit the famous cave of Nerja, with the 32m high ‘Cataclysmic Hall’. After the cave, we visit the town of Nerja, with free time to explore the sites such as the Balcon de Europa or just amble amongst the shops and bars of this interesting town Adults: Normal price 45€ The Resident price 43€ Children: Normal price 34€ The Resident price 32€

Gibraltar - a choice of trips:Wednesdays, Fridays and some Saturdays

Gibraltar - Shopping only:Take this opportunity for 5 hours retail therapy in duty free Gibraltar.Adults: Normal price: 20€ The Resident price: 18€. Children: Normal price 15€ The Resident price 13€

Gibraltar Rock tour and shoppingYour mini coach will take you on a tour of the Rock. Admission prices to St. Michael’s Caves and the Upper Rock & Barbary Apes are included. The tour finishes in Main Street, leaving you time for your duty-free shopping Adults: Normal price 45€ The Resident price 43€ Children: Normal price 34€ The Resident price 32€

Dolphin boat trip & shopping Join us on board the ‘Brixham Belle’ to enjoy the wild dolphins in the bay of Algeciras. You will get the chance to see three different species of these playful mammals, and possibly even a whale or two. The excellent commentary on board will make this a very special adventure for everyone. Also includes plenty of time for duty free shopping etc.Adults: Normal price 45€ The Resident price 43€ Children: Normal price 35€ The Resident price 33€

Gibraltar - Rock the boatCombined Rock tour and Dolphin World. Subject to sailing times, and has less shopping time.Adults: Normal price 70€ The Resident price 66€ Children: Normal price 52€ The Resident price 50€Please note: PASSPORTS REQUIRED FOR ALL GIBRALTAR TRIPS!

Fuengirola Market & MijasEvery Tuesday - A morning visit to Fuengirola to enjoy the famous Tuesday market, one of the largest on the coast, then its on to the delightful mountain village of Mijas, probably the most famous of the Andalucian White Villages. Time to explore this beautiful pueblo, with its narrow streets and wonderful views. Adults: Normal price 25€ The Resident price 23€ Children: Normal price 20€ The Resident price 18€

Fuengirola ZooEvery Tuesday - One of the world’s finest, with state of the art facilities, active participation in species conservation. And its in the centre of town! Adults: Normal price 40€ The Resident price 38€ Children: Normal price 30€ The Resident price 28€.

The Resident, in collaboration with Viajes Transandalucia, would like to invite our readers to take advantage of our special ‘Readers’ Offers’ on a selection of trips and excursions over the coming months.As well as discounts on Viajes Transandalucia’s regular trips each month

Tel.: 952 893 227 or 619 814 233 Fax: 952 893 658or email viajes@transandalucia.com

Don’t forget these rates are only available when booking direct through the main office (See telephone numbers above) and you must mention the

resident to receive these special prices.

Building & Maintenance• Steve Wilsdon Plumbing & Tiling. Kitchen & Bathroom Refurbishment, Design Service Available. Tel: 952 936 890 email:manderley59@hotmail.com• Emasur - Installation, repair and maintenance of all types of electical installations, air-con solar energy, and other clean energy systems - both electricity and hot water. Tel: 952 892 515

inmobiliaria Estate Agents

• Barrington Homes offer large selection of Duquesa properties for sale. Costa del Sol, Spain 952 936 216 www.barringtonhomes.eu• Coast to Coast Properties, Sabinillas. Small, indepen-dent, personal property advisers. Sales and rentals. 952 892 517 www.c2cproperty.com• Hamilton Homes. Family run estate agents based in Sabinillas helping clients through every stage of the process. Call 952 890 444 www.hamilton-homes.com

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• Home Tutors English and Spanish lessons 952892163

Property management • Manilva Casa Care - Keycare Security, Meet and Greet, Cleaning, Maintenance 678 138 556 / 687 302 207 www.manilvacasacare.com

Holiday accommodation• Barrington Holidays offer self catering holiday rental accommodation in Puerto Duquesa, Costa del Sol, Spain Tel. 952 936 216 www.barringtonholidays.com

Bares y Restaurantes

• Armstrongs Restaurant Rio Manilva Road. Exten-sive menu and weekly entertainment. Tel. 952 892 690 or 664 442 629

Professional•  Manilva Solicitors provide a broad range of legal and fiscal services to both private individuals and companies. Tel 952 901 225 or e-mail: mail@manilvasolicitors.com• Mateo Lawyers is a firm of Spanish Lawyers based in Sabinillas, Manilva English spoken 952 936 123 www.mateo-abogados.com• VTranslationSpain.com All types of translation & interpreting work. Qualified Translators & Interpreters, legal contracts, books, websites & certified translations. 951 977 320 Info@VTranslationSpain.com • Leyva - wide range of fireplaces, marble and granite, supplied and fitted. Polígono Industrial Manilva. Tel: 951 97 20 08, 609 713 619.

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The Resident - www.theresident.eu30 Deportes Sport

Sergio García jugará el Volvo World Match Play Championship en Finca Cortesín

Sergio García participará en el Volvo World Match Play Championship, que tendrá lugar del 17 al 20 de mayo en el espectacular recorrido malagueño de Finca Cortesín, en Casares, completando el trío español junto a Álvaro Quirós y Rafa Cabrera-Bello. Branden Grace, Brandt Snedeker, Camilo Villegas, Graeme McDowell, John Senden y Charl Schwartzel son los últimos en sumarse a este prestigioso torneo, que en esta ocasión contará con una importante participación de miembros del PGA Tour. Será la primera vez en la historia del torneo, que celebra su 47ª edición y tercera en Finca Cortesín, que coincidan tres españoles entre el reducido grupo de participantes. Sergio García: “Me apetecía mucho volver a jugar el Volvo World Match Play en Finca Cortesín. No quería perdérmelo y estoy muy contento por haberme clasificado, que no era fácil entre tan

buenos jugadores. Le estoy pegando muy bien a la bola y recobrando la confianza. Siempre he dicho que match-play es la modalidad más emocionante y atractiva, la que más me gusta y la que mejor se adapta a mi juego”. El castellonense conquistó dos títulos del Circuito Europeo en 2011, Castelló Masters y Andalucía Masters.Al atractivo que supone contar con tres españoles en el Volvo World Match Play, se une el de poder seguir de cerca la actuación de la nueva estrella del Tour Europeo, el sudafricano Branden Grace, cuarto en la Carrera a Dubái y ganador de tres títulos en su primera temporada, que irá en busca de su cuarto triunfo y tercer Volvo en Finca Cortesín: Joburg Open, Volvo Golf Champions y Volvo China Open. “Haber conseguido tres victorias en este momento de mi carrera me parece algo increíble. Estoy jugando realmente bien y espero poder seguir demostrándolo”.El Volvo World Match Play supondrá el debut en España del estadounidense Brandt Snedeker, 23º del Ranking mundial; sin embargo, esta será la segunda aparición del colombiano Camilo Villegas, que participó en la primera edición española en Finca Cortesín en 2009. Junto a ellos estarán el norirlandés Graeme McDowell, ganador del Open de Estados Unidos en 2010 y actual número 18 de la clasificación mundial; el australiano John Senden, 31º del mundo; y el sudafricano Charl Schwartzel, vencedor del Masters de Augusta en 2011 y decimotercero en el Ranking mundial. Con anterioridad ya habían confirmado su participación en Finca Cortesín el defensor del título, Ian Poulter, y su compatriota el inglés Justin Rose, décimo del mundo; el norirlandés Darren Clarke, vigente campeón del Open Británico, y su antecesor en el palmarés del torneo en el 99, el escocés Paul Lawrie; el alemán Martin Kaymer, que se impuso en el PGA de Estados Unidos en 2010; el sudafricano Retief Goosen, doble campeón del US Open; y el sueco Peter Hanson, uno de los héroes de la Ryder Cup 2010.Los 24 participantes, divididos en ocho grupos de tres, deberán enfrentarse cara a cara durante el jueves y viernes. Los dos primeros de cada grupo, 16 jugadores, clasificarán para los octavos y cuartos de final, que tendrán lugar el sábado, mientras que la semifinal y final se decidirán el domingo.

Sergio Garcia joins the line-up at this year’s Volvo World Match Play Championship en Finca CortesínVolvo China Open Champion and Volvo Golf Champions 2012 winner Branden Grace, is seeking his third Volvo title of 2012 when he takes on stars from the US PGA and European Tour at the upcoming Volvo World Match Play Championship, at Finca Cortesín, Spain, from May 17-20. Having already won an astounding three titles in his rookie year, Grace now faces his toughest task yet at as he seeks to better an elite international field containing at least ten US PGA Tour members.The latest star players to commit to the 24-man elite field include home favourite Sergio García, a two-time winner in Spain last year, American star Brandt Snedeker, ranked 23rd in the world and making his playing debut in Spain and Colombia’s Camilo Villegas,a three-time winner on the US PGA Tour and returning to Finca Cortesín for the first time since 2009. They are joined by 2010 US Open Champion and World No.18, Graeme McDowell, Australia’s John Senden, ranked 31st on the Official World Golf Rankings, and 2011 Masters Champion and World No.13, Charl Schwartzel who have all confirmed their entry into next month’s Championship.Sergio Garcia, who will join his countrymen, Álvaro Quirós and Rafael Cabrera-Bello in trying to win their first Volvo World Match Play Championship title, is thrilled to have qualified. He explained, “It is tough to qualify for such an elite field so I am delighted to have won my place in the Volvo World Match Play field for next month. I am hitting

the ball really well and the confidence is coming so I am looking forward to playing at Finca Cortesín very much. As everyone knows, I love match play and even more, I love playing in Spain in front of my home fans, so I think this will be a great week for me.” Grace, now ranked 4th on the 2012 Race to Dubai, said after his Volvo China Open victory, “It’s just amazing and just shows you the standard of golf that I am playing right now. To have three wins on The European Tour at this stage of my career is awesome. This tournament is very prestigious and to have two Volvo titles is unbelievable. The two Volvo titles are huge and then the Joburg Open will always be very special as the first one in my career. Now I just have to go back to Europe and win the third Volvo title!”Players already announced for the 47th edition of this historic event include defending Champion Ian Poulter, world number 10 Justin Rose, 2011 Open Champion Darren Clarke, 2010 US PGA Champion Martin Kaymer, two-time US Open Champion Retief Goosen,1999 Open Champion Paul Lawrie and 2010 Ryder Cup star Peter Hanson.The Championship’s exciting format will see the players, divided into eight groups of three, play in a round-robin group format on Thursday and Friday. This will decide which 16 players progress to Saturday’s knock-out stage with the semi-finals and final played on Sunday.

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On Saturday May 5 Manilva’s Sports Department presents the II Manilva Climbing Competition 2012 which will be held on the climbing wall at Manilva’s Las Viñas Sports Pavillion which begins at 10.30 am.This tournament, which is organised in collaboration with the Manilva climbing club GRUCAM will be contested in the ‘block’ format by various categories: Infantil (from 5 to 10 years), Juvenil (from 10 to 16 years), Absoluta (17 years and over) and Promoción (and age or sex).

II Competición de Escalada Villa de Manilva

Para el próximo 5 de mayo, la delegación de Deportes, cuyo concejal delegado es Mario Jiménez, tiene previsto realizar la II Competicón de Escalada Villa de Manilva 2012.La competición, que se llevará a cabo en el rocódromo municipal situado en el pabellón de deportes de Manilva, comenzará a las 10.30 de la mañana, estando las puertas abiertas una hora antes.Este torneo, en el que colabora GRUCAM, c, tendrá una modalidad única de bloque con varias categorías: Infantil (de 5 a 10 años), Juvenil (de 10 a 16 años), Absoluta (17 años cumplidos)

y Promoción (cualquier edad y sexo).En cuanto a la inscripción, serán 2€ para la categoría infantil y 5€ para el resto y deberá abonarse una hora antes de competir.Para más información pueden llamar a los teléfonos: 615 606 093, 636 154 675 ó el 952 891 532, teléfono de la delegación de Deportes.Los premios serán trofeo y material deportivo para los tres primeros clasificados de cada categoría y un premio especial al participante más veterano, el más joven y el club que aporte más competiciones.

The entry fee for the competition is 2 euros for the Infantil category and 5 euros for all the others and enrolment begins one hour before the competition commences.For more information call 615 606 093, 636 154 675 or the delegación de Deportes on 952 891 532.Prizes of a trophy and sporting equipment will be awarded to the top three in each category with special prizes for the oldest; the youngest; and the club which enters the most competitions.

II Manilva Climbing Competition 2012

The Casares Town hall will once again collaborate with the II Raid Hípico Espíritu Del Viento, with its second edition being held on 11 and 12 May in Casares.It will begin on May 11 with a parade of riding fashion, with a show and talk about the sport of ‘raid’ (endurance riding) by a member of the Federation of Andalucia, champion of Spain and the only equine podiatrist in Andalucia. It will begin at 5 pm

II Raid Hípico Espíritu Del VientoEl Ayuntamiento de Casares vuelve a Colaborar con el Raid Hípico Espíritu del Viento, que celebra su segunda edición los días 11 y 12 de mayo en Casares.Comenzará el día anterior (11 de mayo) con un desfile de ropa de equitación, con degustación y una charla sobre el deporte del raid por el vocal de la Federación de Andalucía, el joven campeón de España de raid y la única podóloga equina en todo Andalucía.

Dará comienzo a las 17:00 h en la Casa de Blas Infante y luego en el exterior a las 19:00 h.Habrá 3 pruebas el sábado 12 de mayo. Empezando a las 8:00 horas. Iniciación 20 km, promoción 40 km y 80 km.Buscamos patrocinadores, es una gran oportunidad para publicidad Canal 43, Canal Sur y varias cadenas de radio, numerosas páginas web y los carteles serán expuestos por toda la Costa del Sol.

at Casa de Blas Infante and then outside at 7 pm.There will be 3 races on Saturday 12 May. Beginning at 8 am. Beginners 20 km, Introduction 40 km and 80 km.The organisers are looking for sponsors, who will receive exposure on Channel 43, Canal Sur and several radio stations, numerous websites and posters will be displayed throughout the Costa del Sol.

II Horse ‘Raid’ Spirit of the Wind

In preparation for the Spanish Duathlon Championship on May 5 in Aguilas, Murcia, the young triathlete went to the first trial on the circuit for the Andalucia Triathlon Championship (CADEBA).The first of eight trials, one in each of the provinces of Andalucia, was held in the town of Herrera in Seville consisting of a 550 m swim, a 10 km bike ride and a 3 km run. The swimming event took place in the municipal indoor pool, the cycling leg on a street circuit which proved to be rather complicated due to rain and the prevailing wind that made the task harder still, and the race was held in the stadium.Jose Maria Lopez came out of the pool in

José María López Martín, triatleta esteponero, tercero en el triatlón Villa de Herrera en SevillaComo prueba preparatoria para el Campeonato de España de Duatlón que se celebrará el 5 de mayo en Águilas, Murcia, el joven triatleta esteponero acudió a la primera prueba del circuito valedera para el Campeonato de Andalucía de Triatlón de Deporte Base (CADEBA).Esta primera de las ocho pruebas de las que consta el circuito, una en cada una de las provincias andaluzas, se disputó en la localidad sevillana de herrera con las distancias de 550 metros de nado, 10 km de bicicleta y 3 km de carrera. La modalidad de nado se celebró en la piscina cubierta municipal, el tramo de bici en un circuito urbano bastante complicado debido a la lluvia y al viento reinante que hicieron aún mas duro el recorrido, y la carrera a pie en la pista de atletismo del Estadio que albergaba

el arco de meta.El Esteponero Jose María López salió en segundo lugar de la piscina precedido del que a la postre resultaría vencedor absoluto de esta categoría cadete, Plácido Venegas del Club Natación Churriana que realizó un espectacular segmento a nado. En este segundo puesto se mantuvo hasta la penúltima vuelta del circuito de bicicleta donde se vio sobrepasado por Juan José Prieto del Añoreta Novaschool que demostró una gran destreza con la bicicleta bajo la lluvia y el fuerte viento reinante.El tramo final de la carrera disputada bajo un intenso aguacero, el Esteponero pese a acortar la distancia con el segundo clasificado no pudo darle alcance debiendo conformarse finalmente con un valioso tercer puesto que le reporta 2 puntos para el CADEBA.

second place preceded by the eventual winner, Placido Venegas from the Churriana Swimming Club whose swimming was spectacular. He held second place until the penultimate lap of the bike section during which he was passed by Juan Jose Prieto of Añoreta Novaschool who showed great skill with the bike in the rain and strong wind.The final leg of the race was held during heavy rain, and in spite of his attempts to shorten the distance between himself and the winner he eventually had to settle for third place with a valuable two points for the CADEBA.

Estepona triathlete, Jose Maria Lopez Martin, takes third in the Villa de Herrera triathlon in Seville