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Shooter search CREDIT: Mijas Comunicacion

by Stephen Giovanni POLICE in Mijas were tracing at least one suspect yesterday after a man was gunned down in the street following an alleged bar fight. Emergency services sources said the shooting happened on Calle San Dionisio, in Las Lagunas, at around 7.55pm on Wednesday. Several calls were m a d e t o t h e 11 2 e m e r gency services line following the attack. Local Police officers were joined by those from the Guardia Civil at the scene, as well as paramedics. Officers probing the shooting have yet to establish the exact circumstances of what happened on Wednesday evening. An initial probe suggests the victim had got into an argument in a bar in the area. He was then hauled outside before several shots were

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claims which were made by the reporter on social media yesterday (Thursday). Paramedics from the 061 emergency health line arrived on the scene shortly after personnel received their call out. The victim was report-

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BRACING THEMSELVES: The bracelets will ensure that lost children are soon reunited with their parents.

TORREMOLINOS Council is distributing identification bracelets to prevent children getting lost on beaches. These can be collected in tourist information offices and civil protection centres in the town. As a result, immediate responses can be given should every parent’s worst nightmare come true.

GUNNED DOWN: The man was shot on Calle San Dionisio. fired near to the Mercadona supermarket on Calle San Dionisio. Local witnesses to the attack reportedly told a journalist they saw two m e n e n t e r t h e b a r, p u l l the victim out and shot him. Police have not commented on the

Bracelets to act as ring of protection

edly made stable on their arrival before he was then taken to the Costa del Sol Regional hospital. Doctors treated four bullet wounds on the man after he was admitted to the centre’s Intensive Care Unit.

The plastic bracelets will display the phone number and details of parents, and the lifeguard service will be in force until September 30. The beach will also have the assistance of 22 beach volunteers who will provide the public with information, surveillance and protection.

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Remember our four legged friends by John Smith

saved from destruction. Not only will you be helping an animal, you can be sure that you will take possession of an animal which has been checked by a professional and spayed to ensure no future unexpected members of the family. It’s not just the problem of animals being dumped.In this exceptionally hot weather, don’t forget that they don’t wear shoes and can’t turn on the tap if they want a drink. If they have long hair then maybe now is the time to give them a trim and if you have to take them out in the car make sure that there is adequate ventilation and do not leave them

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WHILST so many people think of the sun and holidays during the months of July and August, there is a real and hidden problem concerning the well-being of domestic animals. Cats and dogs don’t always get remembered during the holiday season and sadly many are simply put on the streets as it may be too expensive or too much of a chore to bother about finding accommodation for them. There are of course a number of very willing and dedicated volunteers who are prepared to look after these and other strays either as foster carers for individual animals or in rescue homes. Under normal circumstances this is fairly straightforward and most laudable but the summer brings a special problem. Many of the officials responsible for catching the animals go on holiday in August which means that the number of stray animals on the streets increases and some impatient vets simply put the animals to sleep in order to clear their practices before they close down. During this month in particular, rather than buying a pedigree cat or dog, it would be so much more caring to contact one of the rescue centres to adopt one of the strays that they have

ADEQUATE VENTILATION: Don’t leave your dog to suffer in the heat.

alone in a locked car for any length of time, as you might just as well put them in the oven. It is quite surprising how many people in Spain own a dog and treat them exceptionally well, yet overlook basic rules of sense, not necessarily because they are inherently bad, but because they just don’t think things through. Nowadays most owners carry a small plastic bag around with them in order to collect the inevitable mess that a dog will make but, whilst the streets are much cleaner than they used to be, the latest problem is that not everyone disposes of their black bags sensibly but often drops them over fences into peoples gardens! The sad fact however is that there is a necessity for rescue centres in most large towns, which rely heavily upon donations and fundraising events. With a few exceptions, many councils take the view that it is impractical to provide long term care for strays but will instead arrange for them to be destroyed after perhaps two weeks of being unclaimed. Enjoy your pet but ensure that it is treated as an important member of the family, not pampered, but equally looked after and allowed to live a comfortable life.

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Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola

Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Mijas

Town’s beaches to be fit for all

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MODEL DISTRICT: The investment overseen by Mr Martin will be welcomed.

BEACH READY: The adapted areas will transform beach going for many. MAYOR of Fuengirola, Ana Mula, has visited the main beach to view one of the specially adapted areas for people with reduced mobility. She was accompanied by Jose Sanchez, councillor for Beaches, and these purpose-built shaded platforms will be attended by lifeguards who will be able to provide all necessary assistance. There will also be a range of equipment available for users, including crutches and chairs designed to go in the water.

“We have taken a decisive step for accessibility, but not the last,” said Ms Mula. “We want to help all people who have mobility limitations because we believe that the beaches are for everyone and we have been working towards this for some years.” The council has been liaising with the Association of People with Physical Disabilities (ASPAYM), and has pledged to install the adapted areas across all of Fuengirola’s beaches.

The shaded platforms have concrete flooring to be wheelchair-friendly and there are also custom-made toilets nearby. The initiative has received €100,000 of investment, and is included in the council’s Beach Plan 2018 with the Junta de Andalucia’s approval. “We will continue to work towards universal accessibility, but always in tandem with associations and local groups, because with them we form the best team,” added Ms Mula.

Council gives district €267,000 makeover MIJAS’ Councillor for Infrastructure, Jose Carlos Martin, has announced that the complete remodelling of Calle Santa Teresa in Las Lagunas will begin at the end of this week. The contract for the works has been awarded to the company Ullastres for a sum of €267,000, with a timescale of 58 days. New sewage and drainage networks will be installed, along with transformed

paving and alleys. “As a council we believe that all residents, regardless of their ease of mobility, can get around the district with ease.” Mr Martin also asked for the public’s patience as the works are carried out, as it could cause some inconvenience. The remodelling of Calle Santa Teresa joins similar works on Calle Santa Fabiola and Calle Roble.

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Bird death probe CREDIT: Marbella Es Queja, via Facebook

FOUND DEAD: The video showed birds lying next to the road.

GUARDIA CIVIL envir o n m e n t o ff i c e r s h a v e opened an investigation into the death of several birds after their bodies were found lying next to the motorway which runs through Ojen. The probe follows a complaint made on the back of a video which reportedly went viral on social media. The footage, from the Marbella Se Queja Facebook page, showed the remains of the animals on the ground near to the Palo Alto urbanisation. Officers are yet to det e r m i n e t h e o ff i c i a l cause of the deaths but initial inquiries point to metal screens which have been installed along the length of the road. Many have claimed the screens contain wiring too small to be

seen by birds who fly into them and injure or kill themselves as a result. Jose Antonio Gomez, the mayor of Ojen, said those who put the screens up did get council permission to do so. Mayor Gomez added the council had asked Round Hill, the property developer responsible for installing them, to use “common sense” in their choice of material. Matias Villaroel, general director at Round Hill, denied the claims made by the mayor. Villaroel said the company had wanted to put up opaque screens but the council opted for the wire ones instead. “The initial idea was never to put up transparent screens. The council said the transparent ones were more attractive so we put those up

at twice the cost of the opaque screens,” the director said. Mayor Gomez later added officials in Ojen had tried to find a “less ugly” option when deciding on which fencing to put up. “I contacted the company and asked them to take measure to protect birds in the area about a month ago,” he said in a statement. The Junta de Andalucia’s Public Works department confirmed the placement of the wire fencing was signed off but “corrective measures” had been requested following the deaths. Round Hill have begun replacing the screens. Some of the new fencing panels featuring designs of birds, trees and other wildlife.

Credit: Ayuntamiento de Torremolinos

TICKETS ON SALE: Announcing the concerts.

Music and motor bikes TICKETS to a special concert for the Mototuristic Concentration organised by the Komando Amimoto Motoclub to be held in Torremolinos in October will go on sale this Monday (July 9). Featured groups who will appear at the Torremolinos Congress Palace from October 12 to 14 will include Spanish bands Siniestro Total, Medina Azahara, Mojinos Escozíos and Mago de Oz. This is the eighth musical concentration (as it is called) to be organised by the motorcycle club and will include its first ever Motorcycle Outlet Fair which will run alongside the traditional Motorcycle Fair. On Friday, October 12 will be the concerts of Medina Azahara and

Mojinos Escozíos, while Saturday 13 will see performances from Mago de Oz and Siniestro Total. Tickets for the concerts and shows to cover the three days will cost €30 and may be purchased through www.ticketbell.com. To add to the fun will be a selection of food trucks and stunt rider Emilio Zamora, who will thrill the crowds with his impossible tricks which this year will be performed in the incomparable setting of the seafront of the town. More than 2,000 motor bikes are expected and riders will promenade through the streets of the town. Part of the proceeds from the long weekend will be donated to the Cudeca Foundation.

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POOLING RESOURCES: The initiative will hopefully boost reading across age groups.

Book fair set to make a splash ESTEPONA Council has launched a ‘Bibliopiscina,’ a book fair at the Santo Tomas public swimming pool, with the aim of promoting reading. Councillor for Sports, Adrian Trujillo, has explained that the initiative will be active throughout the summer, and is likely to be a hit with the 4,000 visitors to the pool during that time. The book fair will be in operation every Monday from 12pm to 2pm, in collaboration with the local library.

M r Tr u j i l l o s a i d : “ W e w a n t e d t o bring books to both young people and adults, and, of course, they have more time to browse and read at the pool.” Residents will also be able to take the books away with them, if they fill out a form, while newspapers and magazines will also be available. A range of genres will be provided, and there will be literature in several languages.

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TOP TRAINING: The benefits of the training programme will be far-reaching.

MIJAS Council has announced that it has bid for almost €2 million from the European Social Fund, for a local programme of employment, training and education. Entitled ‘Mijas Impulsa,’ the training programme would last for two years, from 2019 to 2021. The council asks that the European Social Fund covers 80 per cent of the €2 million cost of the project, while the remaining 20 per cent would come from the council itself. The programme is likely to provide 300 jobs in the area across 19 training courses, including CV development, plumbing and electrics. There will also be motivational seminars and training days, as well as workshops on discrimination and gender equality.

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Daylight vandalism ruins a young mother’s day A YOUNG mother arrived in Puerto Banus at 6.55am last week taking her daughters aged eight and 12 to a modelling assignment which they were excited about. She returned to her car parked in the Calle Jacinto Benavente just 25 minutes later to discover that both wing mirrors had been knocked off, the windscreen had been smashed and the paintwork on one door had been damaged. Local Police suggested that if she had no known enemies, it was most likely the work of one or two people returning from a night out of drinking and/or taking

Chicken coop blaze FIREFIGHTERS were called out to Estepona after a fire broke out in a chicken pen yesterday (Thursday). Emergency services personnel including police officers and members of the Provincial Fire Brigade were called out to the Cancelada area of the town at around 9am. Several local witnesses reportedly called in to alert them to the fire. Pictures posted on social media showed a large column of dark smoke rising from the site and over the surrounding area. Firefighters were still battling the blaze into the afternoon. It is unclear if personnel were able to stabilise the fire.

Dog poisoning DAMAGED: Both wing mirrors were ripped off.

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drugs who were either fighting with each other or thought that it would be funny to vandalise a car chosen at random. Apart from the upset and the time

wasted, only the windscreen was covered by insurance and she will have to pay to replace the wing mirrors and have the door resprayed.

A DOG who allegedly ate poisoned dog food left on the street in San Roque has been treated and is no longer in danger. The animal is believed to have eaten the food somewhere between the Plaza de Toros and the town hall. Environmental officers with San Roque’s Local Police force said any pet owners taking their animals out for walks should take precautions such as keeping them on a lead. Care should also be taken to ensure young children do not consume or come into contact with anything harmful, the authorities added. Officers said anyone with information about the case of the dog could call 956 780 256.

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Town delivers boost for businesses MIJAS Council’s Department of Employment Promotion has begun a selection process of projects designed to support local businesses. A new office owned by the council will also be made available for six months freeof-charge, to help facilitate these projects. The idea is to assist in developing entrepreneurial culture and innovation in the area, especially in the tourism sector. This will include promotion and guidance on business management, marketing, and extending reach to wider markets. A series of meetings and conferences will also be organised to promote and discuss successful entrepreneurship. Laura Moreno, Councillor for Development, said: “We are very happy to see this policy taking shape in our town, which seeks to enhance support for local businesses, offering them an office for six months at zero cost.” An agreement has also been signed be-

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JOB SUPPORT: The plans are welcome news for Mijas entrepreneurs.

tween Mijas Council and Andalucia Emprende, the latter being an organisation that assists with the creation, development and consolidation of entrepreneurial projects. “The purpose of this project is not only to promote business networks in Mijas, but to reduce unemployment in our town,” added Ms Moreno. Andalucia Emprende has agreed to advise entrepreneurs on the viability of their business plans, and offer technical support.

Elderly fall death A WOMAN in her 60’s has died after falling off a ladder and three metres down a flight of stairs at her restaurant workplace in Torremolinos. The 112 Emergency Services line was called out to the eatery on the Pasaje Rio Mundo in the town at around 10.30am last Friday. National Police officers and paramedics were despatched to the restaurant but found the woman had died by the time they arrived. Workers at the venue told telephone operatives at the control centre the woman was unconscious when they first phoned for help. Emergency services sources said personnel could do nothing to save the woman despite trying to revive her. The reasons for the fall from the ladder remained unknown at the time of the incident. An investigation

WORK DEATH: The woman worked at a restaurant on Paseje Rio Mundo. was opened by authorities in the wake of the death, with the case having been reported to Malaga’s Labour Inspectorate and the Occupational Risk Prevention Centre. The death comes as data from the General Workers’ Union (UGT) showed accidents in workplaces

had risen by around 9.1 per cent in the first five months of this year. The number of accidents stood at 8,663, 724 more than at the same time last year. The same statistics stated the number of deaths in the workplace had fallen by 40 per cent when compared with data from 2017.

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Torremolinos tourism plans EIGHT new innovative tourism-related proposals have been sponsored by the Junta de Andalucia. Mariano Ruiz Araujo, of Malaga’s Economy, Innovation, Employment and Science department, together with the mayor of Torremolinos, Jose Ortiz, visited the new facilities yesterday. These have been promoted by the Andalucia Emprende in collaboration with the town hall’s

Accelerator programme. The regional authority hopes that these innovative ideas will give the area a competitive edge in the tourism industry. As part of the programme, participants will receive free accommodation, sessions in business management and tourism, support to source funds and future investments and have access to the CADE business network. At the meeting, local of-

ficials spoke of how important it was that these eight projects receive the right services. This will allow them to develop their projects to a start-up level and finally progress into fully-functioning projects. The Accelerator businesses programme is located in the Palacio de Congresos in Malaga, as is the CADE network and the co-working space that was inaugurated in November 2016.

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Fun of the feria

PARADE: Claudia Toro (centre) was this year’s junior feria queen.

ferier. This year’s royal ladies were Claudia Toro and Ana Benitez respectively and their coronation took place at the start of the festival. Organisers also

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loss did not appear to dampen the carnival atmosphere and a fireworks display went ahead as part of the grand finale parade that evening.

SAN ROQUE Council plans to invest €800,000 to refurbish the heritage building Casa Verala, in order for it to be used for cultural events as well as recreational activities for young people. Mayor Juan Carlos Ruiz Roix has called the project “the most important aspect of the Investment Plan.” Three years ago Casa Verala, which is located on the Camino del Almendral suffered a major fire and was badly damaged. The green area surrounding the building will also be renovated, and the works are expected to be fully completed next summer. “Our young people will soon have a new place to develop their creativity, especially in relation to music,” added Mr Ruiz Roix.

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LOCALS and visitors in Sotogrande were treated to a traditional Spanish fair when the annual Guadiaro feria came to town last week. The festivities closed last Sunday following a series of events which took place over the previous days. These included the reading of town’s charter proclamation and a procession featuring costumed marchers and floats carrying the ‘Young Ladies’ of the town. The women were dressed in flamenco style clothes in keeping with the traditions of Spanish fiestas. This year ’s young ladies were Lourdes Collado, Maria del Mar Romero, Marta Gavilan and Zaira Vaca, with Ainhoa Tenorio Barbara Rodriguez, Caludia Marin and Valentina Mena included as Children’s Ladies. Sunday evening saw the crowing of the junior and infant queens of the

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Independence Day not forgotten on the Costa

PARTY TIME: Independence Day was celebrated in style.

BENALMADENA’S Councillor for Foreign Residents, Ana Scherman, joined the town’s American community in celebrating their Independence Day (July 4). The event was organised by the American International Club and was also attended by the United States’ consul in Andalucia, Roberta Aaron.

All those present enjoyed typical American dishes and sweets, and were treated to live music by performer Anthony Wilson. Those interested in joining the American Club of Benalmadena can contact the president, Lucca Moldavi, by emailing him at aif2018@hotmail.com.

Drugs bust GUARDIA CIVIL officers in Algeciras have seized around 480 kilos of cocaine which they claimed to have found coming through the city’s port. Police said the investigation, known as Operation Allis Ubbo, was related to the recent

shooting of an alleged Marbella drugs kingpin at his son’s communion. Officers added 10 of those arrested were port workers. They have also been brought before the courts with many remanded in custody.

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STRONG MESSAGE: Pablo Raez made a difference in his short life.

City pays tribute to local hero MAYOR of Marbella, Angeles Muñoz, has inaugurated a bollard in memory of Pablo Raez, who died of leukemia on February 25, 2017, but who started a social media campaign to boost donations of bone marrow. The 20-year-old athlete from Marbella’s online campaign went viral and led to a significant increase in donations in Spain. The ceremony was attended by around 100 people, including representatives of all political parties, residents, and

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firefighters of which Pablo’s father, Francisco, is one. Ms Muñoz said: “Today is an important day for our city and is the culmination of a project in the Arroyo Primero area with which we will pay tribute to an exceptional person, one of our most admired and missed residents.” The mayor added that she wanted the area around the bollard to become a meeting point for young people and families, in memory of the joy and energy that Pablo brought to his short life.

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Francisco Raez thanked the council for the tribute and pointed out that children normally carry the legacy of their parents, but in this case, “I carry my son’s legacy and I do it with pride at the joy he generated. “I also hope that all the young people who come here will be committed to becoming bone marrow donors.” The area around the bollard has also been fitted with two playgrounds, a new café, green areas, as well as benches and pergolas.

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Get snappy ESTEPONA Council has launched a photography competition, themed around the role of women in society. The International Photography Competition, the first of its kind in the town, carries a first prize of €2,000 for the winner. A jury is set to judge the entrants, with finalists set to be exhibited on Calle Real and in the Plaza de Antonia Guerrero in the town centre,

according to the local authority. The contest, titled ‘The Woman in Estepona’ in line with this year ’s theme, is open to anyone be they at amateur or professional level. They do not need to be living in Estepona to be part of the competition. The rules state entrants must submit two copies of their photographs. One must be in colour and another in

Street wise THE second phase of the remodelling o f To r r e m o l i n o s ’ town centre to become pedestrianised has begun, and Mayor Jose Ortiz has confirmed that the works are due to be completed by December. PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION: Local beauties at the fair.

black and white, and there must also be a JPEG file sent in of the pictures, which must be original and unpublished. Entries are to be sent to the Culture Depart-

ment of Estepona Council in envelopes bearing the name of the competition and the name of the entrant. The name, address, contact information and

photograph of the entrant’s DNI or NIE number must be included inside. For more information visit: www.estepona.es/cu ltura.

Shoppers’ dream as Sundays get the green light SHOPS across the Costa del Sol begin their peak season today (Friday), enjoying new liberalised regulations that will allow them to be open every day of the week, including Sundays. This 24/7 availability of stores will last until September 15, and will benefit coastal towns including Fuengirola, Mijas, Marbella, Estepona and Benalmadena. M a l a g a h o w e v e r, will only benefit from the changes during the month of August, and the central shopping centres are not included. The timing of open Sundays for shops is also significant because it coincides with the start of the sales season. According to data collected by the Consumers Union, nine out of 10 people in the province will purchase something in the sales.

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SETTING SALES: The all-week opening times are good for consumers.

Beach attack A 72-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested by the National Police for allegedly abusing an eight-year-old girl on a beach in Benalmadena, who then tearfully reported to her family what had happened.

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A small club with a big heart THE La Cala de Mijas Lions have just elected their president who took up office this week and the new president Margaret Bobowicz and her vice president Anita Humphreys are already promoting their charity. Although each group is quite small, this is an international organisation, dedicated to helping those in need in different towns and cities throughout the world and has international fundraisers that La Cala Lions also contribute to. The La Cala Lions are quite amazing with the amount of money they manage to collect and distribute during the last 12 months and under former president Julie Barry more than €75,000 has been given to a range of causes and individuals as well as schools that need additional equipment. Unlike some of the charities which attract expatriates, there is no geographical bias and it doesn’t matter whether the applicant is British, Spanish or from any-

where else, what is important is making sure that the right amount of money goes to the right recipient. In actual fact, the bulk of the money spent in the last year has gone to Spanish causes. Margaret herself worked in accountancy and computers ending up running her own company before selling it and taking a slightly less active interest as a consultant. She and her husband first discovered the joys of property owning when they purchased a property in Calahonda some 35 years ago as a holiday home with the intention that it would become more of a permanent residence when they retired. Twenty years ago, they moved what they thought would be ‘temporarily’ to Spain although they kept a property in Surrey and at the same time, Margaret sold her company and they purchased a large house in La Cala. For some time, working as a consultant she was sharing her time between the UK

LIONS: Margaret (left) and Anita in their regalia share a moment together. and Spain but found that Although she had thought she wanted to do something work got in the way of havof herself as a person infor the community in which ing a social life and decided volved in charity, in hindshe lived. to concentrate the bulk of sight, she realised that much Margaret actually became a her time on one country and of her time and her husLion just three years ago and that was Spain. band’s had been spent in discovered that this was a Unfortunately, her husvoluntary work. genuinely caring charity which band developed signs of Once she was alone (alworks hard to help others. Alzheimer’s and she spent though she had plenty of Generally, there are just 10 years looking after him friends and family), she de30 to 35 Lion members to a before he died slightly more cided that although she club and each pays an anthan three years ago. could have a busy social life, nual fee of €90 as well as a

€25 joining fee and this helps to fund certain legal requirements of the club such as accounting. Members are also expected to participate at various fundraising lunches and other events which tend to be help every month. The bulk of the funds raised come from the three interconnected charity shops based in La Cala and apart from electricity and other unavoidable overheads, all money collected from this venture goes straight to those who need help. The shops themselves are staffed by volunteers who give up a day a week to help but at all times, a Lions member is on the premises. Anita who is now vice president has been invaluable to the Lions as she has been and continues to be the very active Press Officer. To find out more about La Cala de Mijas Lions visit www .e-clubhouse.org/sites/MIJASLACALA or visit the shops at Calle Torremolinos right in the heart of La Cala de Mijas.

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50,000 pets are present and correct MARBELLA Council has signed an agreement with the College of Veterinarians of Malaga, which will pave the way for the identification and location of more than 50,000 pets. The deal was signed by Mayor Angeles Muñoz and the president of the college, Antonia Villalba, and will ensure that the medical history of pets is recorded far more efficiently. Ms Muñoz said that she could not be more satisfied with the agreement, and that although the

Signs point the way for culture fest

contract was only for 10 months, she intended to make it permanent. There are currently 43,500 dogs registered in the city, 7,500 cats and 500 other pets, all of which are logged with the Andalucian Registry of Animal Identification. The council will now be able to access the data, and is confident that animal welfare in the city will be improved as a result. PET PROJECT: The agreement is good news for the welfare of pets. BENALMADENA Council has begun installing cultural information points in the three main districts of the town. One of these is already up near the Culture House, and the next will be seen in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, followed by La Paloma park, Bil-Bil castle and the Arroyo de la Miel train station. The initiative is intended to

showcase to visitors all the cultural wealth that the town has to offer. One of the main programmes of the year is called ‘Culture on the Street’ and involves 25 events during July and August. This will see residences enjoy a variety of activities including flamenco, circus, theatre, jazz, chess and pop and classical concerts.

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Water tight THE Junta de Andalucia has approved the legal and economic status of Marbella’s Puerto Banus until 2067, giving much needed certainty to the businesses that operate in the area.

Rapid progress ESTEPONA Council has doubled the number of assistants on hand to help transport elderly people with reduced mobility to the beach, where they will also be assisted in bathing, as part of the Home Help Service.

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An interview with the Grand Master of Spain FREEMASONRY is the oldest and largest fraternal society in the world. It was founded, in its modern form, just over 300 years ago and has thrived ever since, now having well over six million members worldwide. For much of that time it has often been considered a ‘secret society,’ and myths, legends and outright lies have plagued it since the earliest days. In an effort to correct these myths Freemasonry is undergoing a modernisation process which enables the general public to see, and to understand, much more than in earlier days. Very little is still consid-

ered to be secret. Señor de Alfonso Ortega was born, raised and still lives in Valencia, a city and province that he loves. He went to school here and later studied at the University of Valencia to become a lawyer, before starting what was to become one of the most successful legal practices in the city. He was an amateur boxer, swimmer and a practitioner of scuba diving which have had to be curtailed a little since a r e c e n t b r u s h w i t h c a n c e r. H o w e v e r, h e i s n o w, thankfully, fully recovered and wishes to continue with his swimming and scuba diving, if perhaps not the boxing. Having joined Freemasonry in 1998, he later became the Worshipful Master of his Lodge; the highest rank one can obtain within a Lodge. Then, he was appointed as the Provincial Grand Master of Valencia before becoming elected as the youngest ever Grand Master of Spain in 2010. He has since been re-elected twice and is the only Grand Master of Spain ever to have served three terms. For the past three years he has also been honoured to be the President of the Inter-American Masonic Confederation. An organisation representing more than 320,000 Masons. He is the only nonSouth American ever to have been elected to that post. The Grand Master said that he has been interested since the very young age of 15, mainly because of what he then perceived to be the mysterious and esoteric character of the organisation. However, he had to wait a few more years before joining the fraternity. Another lawyer, who was a Mason, later put him in touch with his mother (first) Lodge - Germanies and, two years later, he was initiated as a Mason. He said that the things which attracted him most was the friendship, loyalty and fraternity he found within the Lodge. He found it very easy to join and has never felt any animosity towards him for being a Mason. His friends, colleagues and clients are all happy that he is a Mason and he has never felt any need to hide the fact. Indeed, like most of us, he is proud to be a Mason and is happy to talk with anyone about this fascinating subject. It has, however, had a huge impact upon both his home life and c a r e e r. A s h e p r o gressed through the ranks to the very top, he has had enormous claims made upon his time. When asked what Masonry has given him,

GRAND MASTER: Ortega wearing his regalia of office.

his first response was to say ‘maturity,’ having thought a little more he added ‘the ability to listen, the ability to work in a team atmosphere and to be much humbler.’ He thought that he had given a great deal of time, commitment, and common sense. He has tried to keep good faith in all his dealings, and has tried to be approachable, open and honest while trying to keep his warm sense of humour. “Freemasonry,” he said, “must be serious at times but must also be fun, otherwise why would anyone want to join?” He feels that what he would like to see most of all is a more positive image for the organisation, which he is trying hard to provide. There are still some who perceive it to be ‘secret’ and closed to outsiders. Nothing could be further from the truth. He wants Masons to be proud of what they are and what they do and to persuade others that Masonry is a good, caring and rewarding society who do a tremendous amount of good for the sick, less able and generally under-privileged people of the world. While they work hard at times there is always time to enjoy being together and learning about new people and new ideas. “It is time,” he said, “that Freemasons should become well-known, to shake off all the false images. It is time to approach non-Masons and explain to them what Masonry is really about. It is time to be even more open, to be proud of what we have done and what we are continuing to do.” He said that if he were asked to give advice to his e v e n t u a l s u c c e s s o r, h e w o u l d s u g g e s t t h a t h e should ‘listen a lot but speak only a little.’ There are a number of Lodges along the Costa del Sol which can be found on the main Freemasonry in Spain website.

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Flamenco fiesta

Fair enough MORE than 100 police officers will be part of a special security operation during Estepona fair. This year there will also be a designated area for people to report any incidents of sexual harassment.

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‘Castle Dove’ review takes place ON Thursday of last week, Her Majesty cancelled an appointment at St Paul’s Cathedral because she had complained of feeling unwell. J u s t a f e w d a y s l a t e r, a c c o r d i n g to UK media, British Government Ministers and Civil Servants met to discuss plans for mourning (operation ‘Castle Dove’) when the monarch inevitably passes away. It is anticipated that her body will ‘lie in state’ in Westminster Hall so that well-wishers can pay their respects as 10 days of official mourning are announced. The actual notification of her death will be a simple notice pinned to the gates of Buckingham Palace and the Privy Council will then formally meet to announce the access i o n o f h e r h e i r, c u r r e n t l y P r i n c e Charles. The new king will then tour the United Kingdom visiting Scotland and Wales in the following weeks. There is no published suggestion that her Majesty is suffering from any major medical problem, but as

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A PERFORMANCE from a Flamenco group is set to take place in Torremolinos this evening (Friday). The Noches de Camino show is scheduled to appear in the town’s Casa de los Navajas. It is due to feature classical Spanish guitar playing, singing and dancing, all in keeping with the traditions of the Flamenco style. The idea for the performance came from a group of young people who wanted to celebrate Spain’s cultural heritage, according to Torremolinos Council. The flamenco groups features Fran, Olga and Alberto who weave traditional melodies with vocal harmonies and the Spanish classical-style guitar. The concert is due to start at 9.30pm. Entry to the show is free.

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OUT AND ABOUT: Her Majesty in rude health in Scotland.

she ages, the government clearly wishes to ensure that they are prepared for all eventualities. To some this may have seemed a

rather uncomfortable exercise but others believed that it was a sensible decision to take considering Her Majesty’s advancing years.

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Divers to the rescue

PATCHING UP: The quilt is a work of real skill and imagination.

TO THE RESCUE: The training course has significantly improved aquatic security.

MARBELLA’S firefighters have completed an aquatic and underwater rescue training course, in order to bolster the city’s security in this area. As a result, a rescue service will be able to cover the ports and their surroundings, reservoirs, rivers and swamps.

Mayor Angeles Muñoz said that “with this measure we have taken yet another step to improve security in our city.” An aquatic and underwater rescue service will be operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year.

The course includes the training of 24 professional divers, meaning that one skipper and three divers will be on duty at all times. They will have equipment including stretchers, dry suits, ropes, life jackets, computers, and harnesses.

A stitch in time saves lives CUDECA Goldies are holding a special exhibition to raise more funds for the cancer charity. The group, whose motto is ‘putting the fun

into fundraising,’ has created a wonderfully colourful ‘Star Quilt,’ among the contributions, which is bound to attract interest from bidders.

Man held NATIONAL POLICE in Marbella have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with an alleged attempt to fake a car theft to claim insurance. The arrest comes as part of a probe into a crash on the A-7 motorway in which officers said a car was found abandoned.

Renting out property Costa Luz Lawyers By María L. de Castro Lawyer. Director. Costaluz Lawyers

The rules that as owner you have to follow to rent your property to tourists in Spain are a complete hieroglyph today. What is the law that regulates tourist rental? Currently, there are 43 different Tourism regulations in the Spanish national territory. The City Councils can also add requirements from the competences they have in planning matters. Can the Community of Owners prohibit tourist rental? The Community of Owners does not have the power to limit the owner’s rights, among which is to rent the property. They can regulate and enforce the statutes that

regulate the use of common elements of the community. Is it always necessary to communicate your renting to tourists to the regional government? Yes, it is, this being the only point where all the autonomic regulations coincide, together with the need for registration at Tourism Registries. Is it foreseeable that the regulations will be unified in the future? Yes, in fact, the National Commission of markets and competition has created a working group with regional authorities. This commission is meeting with each Community and City Council for discussion and work on this common regulation. How profitable is it to rent your property in summer to tourists? It depends on the location: some examples: €36,000 in Barcelona, €33,000 in Ibiza, €21,000 in San Sebastian, €20,000 in Tarifa (Cádiz), €18,000 in Marbella, €9,000 in Gandía, Calpe or Denia. How much can fines reach for those who do not comply with the regulations? Fines can, in some regions, reach €60,000.

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All wars are criminal Credit: Adam Jones

INSTEAD of congratulating the present leaders of Sri Lanka for achieving a successful and complete end to the savage terrorism that plagued the country for nearly three decades, Western powers are seeking to probe into what they assert are human rights violations. Silly. Quite unlike what happens with most uprisings of minority groups in the world, the Tamils were never oppressed or controlled by the Sinhalese through military or any other means. Indeed, at the beginning of the LTTE terrorist rampage, the Sri Lankan armed forces, formed during Independence, had been restricted to performing ceremonial functions. They had to develop a capacity to fight the brutal terrorists from scratch. During earlier stages of the conflict, Sri Lankan leaders had to have recourse to foreign intervention in the form of an Indian Peacekeeping Force (1987 1990). Their presence did not make one iota of difference. Within only three years, the Indians were forced to withdraw. The Indian leader Rajiv Ghandi was murdered by an LTTE suicide bomber, and the Indians with an ethnic Tamil population of around 70 million within their borders

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CEREMONIAL FUNCTIONS: Sri Lankan Forces on parade for Buddha’s birthday.

(Tamil Nadu) thought it wise to keep their distance and mind their own business. Norwegians were prominent among foreign powers attempting to negotiate a peace deal between the Tamil Tigers and the Sri Lankan government at various stages of the conflict. But these failed to provide even a temporary solution. The LTTE used these interludes to strengthen and extend their operations by sea and air. The Norwegians were not at all pleased at the way the armed conflict came to an abrupt end becaus contrary to their expectations, they failed to salvage the rump of the

LTTE from extermination. The Buddhist Sinhalese, by nature very peaceful and non-aggressive, had an army facing difficulties recruiting rank and file soldiers. In the early stages, several army deployments were massacred by the LTTE. With more than 30,000 deserters from the ranks, it was no easy job to find those few who were aggressive enough to take on the LTTE and defeat them. Any atrocities committed (and these were only during the final stages of the conflict) were no more, or no less, than what is ordinarily practised by any army in the Western world. Those who attempt to castigate SL troops

must look closely at their own practises, whether in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, Syria, or Afghanistan. What has happened in Sri Lanka is now done and dusted. With Sri Lankan government forces in the ascendancy, there isn’t much chance of another armed insurrection by the Tamils, soon. The vast majority of Tamils would now prefer to live peacefully and share power, with autonomy at a local level. It is only the Diasporas which are agitating from the safety of foreign shores. There are enough calamities, massacres and war crimes occurring in the world that need attention from all the busybodies

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who attempt to poke their fingers into a Sri Lankan episode that is well and truly in the past. Civil unrest in Ukraine, Syria, Egypt, Thailand, and internal wars initiated by drug cartels in Mexico, and most of Latin America, claim thousands of lives every day. The so-called failed states in Africa are in perpetual turmoil and look to the United Nations to bring their bloodthirsty leaders to book. Leaving Sri Lanka alone to come to terms with its recent past should not disturb anybody’s conscience. It has its own worldclass educational, judicial, and administrative machinery and is capable of solving its own problems. If the West wants to build good relations with Sri Lanka, they should refrain from encroaching on its sovereignty. Currently, the greatest threat to world peace is the Islamist fundamentalists (jihadists). The UN should have enough on its hands to cope with this, rather than meddle in the internal affairs of a state now at peace with itself, following a harrowing period of hardship that drained its human and capital resources. Tamils and Sinhalese have lived in peace ... they can still build a united nation together, that would become the envy of the world.

Living under a dictatorship

by Michael Walsh

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keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com WHEN, in 2013, I predicted the collapse of the EUSSR (European Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) there were chortles but they are not laughing now. Germany lurches from crisis to crisis under a rickety coalition regime. As an aside, post-war Germany is hindered by an illegal constitution imposed by the Allies in 1945. Germany’s armed forces surrendered but the twice-elected constitutional NSDAP government (1933-1945) never capitulated. Malignant dictatorships have a short shelf-life. Despite benefiting from massive Western investment and their being rescued in the Second World War by the US and UK, the Soviet Union survived just 77 years. Marino Rajoy’s minority Spanish administration recently collapsed after losing a vote of confidence. The future of President Emmanuel Macron of France is uncertain. Elected on a deeply flawed process, two-thirds of

PEARL OF THE BALTIC: The elderly are suffering in Riga.

French electors disapprove of their posturing ‘Little Napoleon.’ In Britain, Prime Minister May had no choice but to enlist the support of a handful of bigoted Northern Ireland legislators to dodge the election bullet. Europe’s strong, popular and successful nations are those in the anti-EU Visegrad Bloc; Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia, Austria stands at the door. Elsewhere in the EU, there isn’t a single successful popular government. Benjamin Franklin summed up the dilemma of alliance government, “We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.” Latvia is the third most impoverished nation in the shambolic EUSSR. In Riga, a lovely well-ordered city under the latter day Soviets, one constantly trips over street beggars. In the city dubbed the Pearl of the Baltic, the elderly huddle in the snow begging for alms. In Lithuania, I nearly wept as I watched a dispirited man, way long past pension age, brushing the streets. Germany, plundered and divided by the Allies after the Second

World War, was finally reunited in 1990 with large bits missing and then divided up between the conquerors. Many who lived in the Soviet-occupied zone say life was better under Moscow’s jackboot than it is under Merkel and the EU’s two unelected presidents and 27 commissioners. Such is the people’s revulsion of their decrepit and corrupt EU regimes that there is a massive electoral surge in favour of antiglobalist, anti-immigrant, populist parties. Hungary, Austria, Italy, Czech and Slovak Republics, others too, are in favour of the lifting of anti-Russian sanctions. The Brussels regime has, this week, again nodded through an extension of the anti-Russian sanctions that cost us €3.2 billion a month and thousands of lost jobs. The sanctions serve only to strengthen the Russian economy. Lord Kerr, who helped enormously to draft EU Article 50, which sets out the terms of membership, concedes, “Article 50 was designed to be used by a dictatorial regime.” So, tell me again Tommy Atkins, for what did you and your generation fight? “I fought for fake news, sir.”

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‘Tonnes’ of waste cleared

Council takes action for animals CREDIT: Acosol

BOATS deployed by the Costa del Sol councils have cleared a total of 152.5 tonnes of waste from coastlines, according to the body undertaking the work. Acosol said the leading type of waste found was plastic at 83 tonnes, followed by algae at 18 tonnes, wood at 16.5 and organic matter, 12. Margarita del Cid, the president of the Commonwealth and of Acosol, said the fleet of nine boats would increase the quality of beachgoers experiences on the region’s coast. “The service is part of our commitment to sustainability and caring for the environment by improving the state of our waters,” she said. The publicly-owned firm added the majority of waste, being plastic, was the easiest to prevent ending up in the sea out of all the different types. The cleanup operation is the second such effort, with the first having taken place last

CLEAN UP: A total of 152.5 tonnes of waste were cleared. year. Acosol, a company owned collectively by the Commonwealth of Urban Areas of the Western Costa del Sol, has been undertaking the work. The cleanup drive is set to continue until September 15 this year,

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running seven days a week. Manuel Cardeña, Acosol’s chief executive, said many improvements in the service had been made this year including back up boats available in case of breakdowns.

MIJAS Council has linked up with the town’s animal care organisations to raise awareness about the abandonment of animals in the summer months. The initiative is the product of several meetings with local groups focusing on the care, shelter and protection of domestic animals. “Unfortunately in summer the number of abandoned animals soars,” said councillor for Animal Welfare, Maria del Carmen Gonzalez. “It is very important to launch this kind of campaign to raise awareness and highlight the need for animal sterilisation, identification, vaccination and ultimately, adoption.” There are more than 10 groups dedicated to animal care in Mijas, and they are all working together in the initiative. The council is also keen to condemn animal abuse in the strongest possible terms, and emphasises that its doors are always open to residents who have any concerns in this area, or who would like to adopt. CEO of Mijas Communicacion, Josele Gonzalez, said that “animals are members of the family and should never be abandoned.” The awareness campaign will be broadcast on television, radio and social networks, and residents are encouraged to get involved themselves.

o - ue root-changing verbs Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

¡HOLA! First of all the answer to last week’s million dollar question (if only!) which was, if ‘lo siento’ means ‘I’m sorry,’ how do we say ‘We’re sorry’ in Spanish? The answer is ‘lo sentimos,’ Let’s see, if ‘siento’ means ‘I feel’ and ‘lo siento’ which translates as ‘I’m sorry’ literally means ‘I feel it,’ then ‘we are sorry’ has to be the literal translation of ‘we feel it,’ ‘We feel’ is ‘sentimos’ with the ‘lo’ for ‘it’ in front, so that gives us: ‘lo sentimos.’ A better idea is to avoid doing anything that you jointly have to apologise for! Today, we’re moving forward to our second most common category of rootchanging verbs, and that is ‘o to ue.’ I can hear your whoops of delight from here. This is the second category of just three, so we’re making good progress.

Incidentally these root changes, which are of course actually based on sound changes, are repeated in all sorts of other word groups, and not just root-changing verbs. ‘O to ue’ is a particularly common sound change which occurs in a whole range of words, for example in numbers: ‘nueve’ and ‘noventa,’ and furniture words: ‘muebles’ (furniture) and ‘mobiliario’ (furniture shop). Okay, back to the point. First of all we need to realise that everything we have learnt so far about root-changing verbs still applies. The endings are exactly the same as they are for standard verbs. That means that the -ar, -er and -ir endings which we learnt a few weeks ago and repeated quite a lot, remain exactly the same for all our root-changing verbs. These ending changes are what give us the information about ‘who’ and ‘when’ an action is performed, so they can’t really be tampered with (not that we’re tampering with verbs, but you know what I mean). The other principle that remains exactly the same concerns which forms change at the root and which do not. Here is the rule again, set in stone: first, second and third persons singular and third person plural make the root change, whereas first and second persons plural do not.

This is to do with where the beat falls on the word, for all the reasons already given in previous articles. So, given all those reminders, if I were to write a few examples of ‘o-ue’ root changing verbs, you really ought to be able to work them out for yourselves! However, I’m not quite that cruel, so here are some I did earlier, in fact one each of the -ar, -er and -ir groups of verbs. SOÑAR - to dream Sueño Sueñas Sueña

Soñamos Soñáis Sueñan

PODER - to be able to Puedo Puedes Puede

Podemos Podéis Pueden

DORMIR - to sleep Duermo Duermes Duerme

Dormimos Dormís Duermen

As a matter of interest, when we dream in Spanish we don’t ‘dream of’ or ‘dream about’ we ‘dream with’ - ‘soñar con.’ Now you can say to your loved one: ‘Sueño contigo todas las noches’ (I dream about you every night). They won’t believe you but they might just be impressed by your Spanish! See you next week.

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potency. Plants could also be a danger, including lilies, tulips, lily of the valley and azaleas. Like humans, pets can also suffer with allergies, so look out for excessive scratching, hair loss and skin rashes. Vaccinations are also very important for your cat. If, in any doubt, always consult your vet, especially if they are displaying unusual behaviour. SUMMER MONTHS: Keep your cat safe in the garden.

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Beware the poison pasties Credit: Vladimir Kazimirov Shutterstock

by Colin Bird The opinions published in Colin’s weekly column are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or newspaper sponsors. MY stomach was beginning to tune up loudly as I boarded the bus for the airport terminal. I was still mentally berating myself for missing a sumptuous breakfast that would have set me up for my journey, more so because I had paid in advance for the privilege. From the hotel it is a relatively short journey to Stansted’s terminal, from where the free shuttle to the Car Rental Village runs every 10 minutes; then it would be the open road for me and the drive to Berkshire, the first stop on my UK tour. With the M11, M25 and M4 between me and my destination, ‘open road’ is perhaps a misnomer, but nevertheless, I should be there by mid-afternoon. By the time I alighted the bus, my digestive system was beginning Tchaikovsky’s 1812, so seeing a mobile cafe adjacent to the coach park, I made

TRADITIONAL FOOD: These Cornish pasties look good enough to eat.

my way over to what turned out to be a Pasty Shack. I was still in plenty of time to collect my car from the rental people and, with my intestinal orchestra now in full swing, it was a choice between my emaciated corpse being found somewhere along the motorway hard shoulder or taking a few minutes out

to restore my waning strength. I have never seen such a variety of pie fillings. They ranged from traditional lamb to turkey and pickle, and even curried mussel, but I played safe by ordering a steak and onion jobbie and plonked myself down at one of the plastic tables provided. A young Eastern European looking

couple had sat at a nearby table where they were eyeing their chosen pasties with looks of bewilderment. “These were the traditional food of the tin miners in Cornwall in days gone by,” I informed the pair (I had heard them talking to the counter assistant and knew they spoke English). “And this thick piece of pastry around the outside,” I illustrated, “is how they held the pasty as they ate this bit,” and I demonstrated some more by taking a bite. They nodded dubiously. “You see, the miners would have poisonous arsenic on their hands from the tin, and so this bit they threw away.” “Pasty iss poison?,” asked the young man, horrified. “No no, you see . . . ” and I tried to explain again. But still they could not take in this historic gem and continued to stare at the pasties suspiciously as they sipped their coffees. I put the finishing touches to my own welcome meal and just to further emphasise the point about the crimped pastry edge, I threw a remnant to a crow that had landed nearby looking for scraps. My last sight of the couple, as I rumbled away with my luggage, was of them looking to the heavens open-mouthed. I am convinced they expected the crow to come crashing down, stone dead from arsenic poisoning.

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Special 7:00am Barracuda 8:50am Alien Invasion: S.U.M.1 10:30am The Snowman 12:35pm Geostorm 2:35pm Flatliners 4:30pm Call Me by Your Name Sublime coming-ofage love story charting the summer romance between a precocious teen and a visiting grad student. 6:50pm The Snowman 9:00pm Geostorm 11:00pm Flatliners 1:00am The Midnight Man 2:40am Alien Invasion: S.U.M.1 4:30am Barracuda

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3:35am This is BBC Two 7:40am Marrying Mum and Dad 8:10am Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers 8:40am The Dengineers 9:10am Naomi's Nightmares of Nature 9:40am Deadly Dinosaurs with Steve Backshall 10:10am David Attenbrough's Natural Curiosities 10:30am Second Chance Summer: Tuscany 11:30am Athletics 12:30pm Wimbledon 2018 9:30pm Today at Wimbledon 10:30pm Rhs: Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 11:00pm Joanna and Jennifer: Absolutely Champers 12:00am Absolutely Fabulous 12:30am Behind the Candelabra 2:20am Populaire

8:30am The Haunted Hathaways 8:55am Drop Dead Weird 9:25am ITV News 9:30am Zoe Ball on Saturday 10:25am James Martin's American Adventure 10:55am Who's Doing the Dishes? 11:55am The Best of the Voice Worldwide 12:55pm ITV Lunchtime News 1:00pm ITV Racing: Live from Sandown 3:30pm FIFA World Cup 2018: Quarter-Finals 6:15pm Catchphrase 7:00pm ITV Evening News 7:15pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm FIFA World Cup 2018: Quarter-Finals 10:15pm Bear's Mission with Rob Brydon 11:00pm ITV News

8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am The Big Bang Theory 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:25am The Big Bang Theory 11:55am Formula 1 1:25pm F1: Grand Prix 1:55pm Formula 1 4:50pm Location, Location, Location 5:50pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:35pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Great Canal Journeys 9:00pm The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 11:25pm The World's End

11:35am Make You Laugh Out Loud 11:55am Police Interceptors 12:50pm Police Interceptors 1:50pm Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 2:45pm Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 3:45pm Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 4:50pm Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun 5:45pm Rich House, Poor House 6:45pm 5 News 6:50pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 7:45pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 8:40pm Britain's Greatest Magician: Paul Daniels 10:00pm TV's 50 Greatest Magic Tricks 12:50am Cricket on 5

4:30am Barracuda 6:30am The Hurricane Heist: The Eye of the Storm 7:00am Flatliners 8:55am Alien Invasion: S.U.M.1 10:45am The Snowman 12:50pm Geostorm 2:50pm The Wilde Wedding Retired film star Eve Wilde is preparing to marry her fourth husband, but it won't be a smooth ride. 4:40pm Alien Invasion: S.U.M.1 6:30pm Anon: Special 7:00pm Flatliners 9:00pm Geostorm 11:00pm The Wilde Wedding 12:40am The Snowman 2:45am Call Me by Your Name 5:00am B&B

10:00am EFL Greatest Games 11:00am EFL Greatest Games 12:00pm Play-Off Final Highlights 1:00pm EFL Greatest Games 2:00pm EFL Greatest Games 3:00pm Play-Off Final Highlights 4:00pm EFL Greatest Games 5:00pm EFL Greatest Games 5:15pm EFL Greatest Games 5:30pm EFL Greatest Games 5:45pm EFL Greatest Games 6:00pm Play-Off Final Highlights 7:00pm EFL Rivalries 7:30pm EFL Rivalries 8:00pm Football's Greatest 8:30pm Football's Greatest 9:00pm Football's Greatest 9:30pm Football's Greatest 10:00pm Football's Greatest 10:30pm Football 12:35am MLS Greatest Games 12:50am MLS Greatest Games

12:30pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 1:15pm Rick Stein's German Bite 2:15pm Homes Under the Hammer 3:15pm Garden Rescue 4:00pm Mountain Lions: Big Cats in High Places 5:00pm Operation Grand Canyon with Dan Snow 6:00pm Flog It! 6:50pm Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 7:20pm Strokes of Genius: Federer v Nadal 9:00pm Russia with Simon Reeve 10:00pm The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan

7:50am 7:55am 8:05am 8:30am

8:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:55am Frasier 9:25am Frasier 9:55am Bake Off: The Professionals 11:00am Sunday Brunch 2:00pm Formula 1 British Grand Prix Live Build Up 2:40pm Formula 1 5:30pm Formula 1 6:35pm Bang on Budget 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm The Great British Germ Hunt 9:00pm Bake Off: The Professionals 10:00pm The Handmaid's Tale 11:10pm World's Tiniest Masterpieces

10:05am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:20am Shimmer and Shine 10:35am Digby Dragon 10:55am Peppa Pig 11:05am Peppa Pig 11:10am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:45am Pets Make You Laugh Out Loud 12:05pm Police Interceptors 1:00pm Police Interceptors 2:00pm The Secret Life of Puppies 2:55pm The Secret Life of Puppies 3:55pm Dirty Dancing 6:00pm Maid in Manhattan 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm Chuckle Time with the Chuckle Brothers 9:55pm 5 News Weekend 10:00pm We're the Millers

6:30am Anon: Special 7:00am Alien Invasion: S.U.M.1 8:40am The Snowman 10:45am The Wilde Wedding 12:30pm Monster Family: Special 1:00pm Geostorm 3:00pm Professor Marston and the Wonder Women 5:00pm The Snowman 7:15pm The Wilde Wedding Retired film star Eve Wilde is preparing to marry her fourth husband, but it won't be a smooth ride. 9:00pm Geostorm 11:00pm Professor Marston and the Wonder Women

12:00pm Old Firm Derby Highlights 1:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 2:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 3:00pm Old Firm Derby Highlights 3:30pm Old Firm Derby Highlights 4:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 4:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 5:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 5:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 6:00pm Old Firm Derby Highlights 6:30pm Old Firm Derby Highlights 7:00pm Best Championship Goals 2017/18 7:30pm EFL Rivalries 8:00pm Football's Greatest 9:00pm Major League Soccer 11:05pm Best Championship Goals 2017/18

12:30pm 9:30pm 10:30pm 11:30pm 12:05am 12:55am 1:50am 2:50am 3:35am

Phenoms Colombia 5:30pm SPFL Round Up 5:45pm SPFL Round Up 6:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 7:00pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 7:30pm Phenoms Colombia 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:15pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 9:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 11:00pm Phenoms - France 12:00am Phenoms - Belgium and Netherlands

SATURDAY 2:45am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Simply Nigella 1:00pm BBC News 1:10pm Weather 1:15pm Wimbledon 2018 3:30pm Match of the Day Live 6:15pm Wimbledon 2018 7:10pm BBC News 7:20pm Regional News 7:25pm Weather 7:30pm Match of the Day Live 10:15pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 10:45pm BBC News 11:00pm Weather 11:05pm Avengers: Age of Ultron 1:15am Match of the Day 2:55am Weather for the Week Ahead 3:00am BBC News

SUNDAY 12:00pm 1:15pm 2:00pm 2:15pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:15pm 5:50pm 6:50pm 7:35pm 7:50pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm

Sunday Politics Bargain Hunt BBC News Barry Davies: The Man, the Voice, the Legend Just Call Me Martina Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Songs of Praise Attenborough and the Giant Elephant Pointless BBC News BBC London News Countryfile Antiques Roadshow Poldark

8:55am 9:25am 9:30am 10:25am 11:55am 12:55pm 2:55pm 3:00pm 3:45pm 4:45pm 5:45pm 7:30pm 7:45pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm

Mission Employable The Oddbods Show Ninjago The Haunted Hathaways Drop Dead Weird ITV News Zoe Ball on Sunday Problem Child The Best of the Voice Worldwide Midsomer Murders ITV Lunchtime News Catchphrase Tenable Tipping Point Despicable Me 2 ITV Evening News ITV News London The Chase: Celebrity Special Vera ITV News

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MONDAY 1:30am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Right on the Money 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Rip Off Britain 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Wimbledon 2018 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Puppy Love 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News 11:42pm BBC Weather 11:45pm Have I Got Old News for You

7:00am Flog it! Trade Secrets 7:30am Right on the Money Dominic Littlewood and Denise Lewis present more simple, practical ways to make money go further. 8:15am Bargain Hunt 9:00am Antiques Roadshow 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm The Daily Politics Jo Coburn presents the latest political news, interviews and debate. 12:30pm Wimbledon 2018 9:30pm Today at Wimbledon 10:30pm Versailles 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am North Korea: Murder in the Family 1:15am Panorama 1:45am Countryfile 2:40am Back to the Land with Kate Humble

10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Long Lost Family: What Happened Next 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm Tommy Cooper Forever

9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Car S.O.S 12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Posh Frock Shop 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Jamie's Quick and Easy Food 9:30pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm 24 Hours in Police Custody 11:00pm Inside the American Embassy 12:00am Britain's Benefit Tenants

9:20am Floogals 9:40am Digby Dragon 9:55am Nella the Princess Knight 10:05am Mofy 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm On Benefits: Life on the Dole 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Cagney and Lacey 4:15pm Til Death Do Us Part 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Sinkholes 9:00pm Police Interceptors 10:00pm 50 Years of the Jumbo Jet 11:00pm Traffic Cops 12:05am Fights, Camera, Action

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Barracuda Anon: Special Alien Invasion: S.U.M.1 Monster Family: Special The Wilde Wedding Top Ten Show, the 2018 Geostorm Alien Invasion: S.U.M.1 Wetlands Professor Marston and the Wonder Women The Wilde Wedding Geostorm Wetlands Professor Marston and the Wonder Women Barracuda The Midnight Man

12:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 2:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 2:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 3:00pm Championship Season Review 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 5:30pm SPFL Round Up 5:45pm SPFL Round Up 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 7:30pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm Football 11:05pm MLS Round Up Show

This is BBC Two Flog it! Trade Secrets Right on the Money Dominic Littlewood and Denise Lewis present more simple, practical ways to make money go further. The Super League Show How the NHS Changed Our World Mad About Elvis Right on the Money Homes Under the Hammer BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Wimbledon 2018 Today at Wimbledon Horizon QI

9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:15pm ITV Evening News 7:30pm FIFA World Cup 2018 10:15pm David Walliams Presents...Revenge of Alright on the Night 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm ITV News London 11:50pm Rocky V 1:45am Jackpot247

9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Car S.O.S 12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:00pm The £100k Drop 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 6:30pm The Posh Frock Shop 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Ackley Bridge 10:00pm 999: What's Your Emergency? 11:00pm Gogglebox

10:05am Mofy 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm On Benefits: Life on the Dole 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Cagney and Lacey 4:20pm The Vanished Family: Aurora Teagarden Mystery 4 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Inside Westminster Abbey 9:00pm The Dog Rescuers: Best in Show 10:00pm The Hotel Inspector 11:00pm 70 Stone and Almost Dead

6:30am The Hurricane Heist: The Eye of the Storm 7:00am The Wilde Wedding 8:50am Alien Invasion: S.U.M.1 10:30am Professor Marston and the Wonder Women 12:25pm Wetlands 2:20pm Geostorm 4:20pm FML 6:10pm The Wilde Wedding 8:00pm Professor Marston and the Wonder Women 10:00pm Geostorm 12:00am FML 1:55am Wetlands 3:50am The Midnight Man 5:40am Top Ten Show, the 2018

4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 5:00pm Football's Greatest Head to Head 5:30pm SPFL Round Up 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm MLS Round Up Show 7:30pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:15pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 9:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm MLS Round Up Show 10:30pm Football's Greatest 11:00pm Phenoms - England 12:30am MLS Round Up Show

8:50am 9:20am 11:10am 11:25am 1:35pm 3:25pm 5:15pm 7:15pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 12:45am 2:40am 4:40am

TUESDAY 10:30am The Centenary of the Royal Air Force 2:20pm BBC News at One 2:50pm BBC London News 3:00pm Wimbledon 2018 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Fake Britain 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Our Girl 11:00pm BBC News at Ten The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide. 11:30pm BBC London News

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Wimbledon 2018 BBC News at Six BBC London News Match of the Day Live EastEnders Room 101 BBC News at Ten BBC London News BBC Weather The Voices in My Head Match of the Day Weather for the Week Ahead

9:00pm Today at Wimbledon 10:05pm Picnic at Hanging Rock 11:00pm Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan 1:15am Ambulance 2:15am Celebrities on the NHS Frontline 3:15am This is BBC Two

3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 12:45am 1:20am

Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Paul O'Grady's Animal Orphans ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London FIFA World Cup 2018 Highlights Play to the Whistle Jackpot247

2:05pm 3:10pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am

Find it, Fix it, Flog it Countdown A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun The £100k Drop Come Dine with Me The Posh Frock Shop The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location 24 Hours in a and e Stath Lets Flats Lookalikes 24 Hours in Police Custody

3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

Cagney and Lacey To be Announced 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Secret Life of Puppies 9:00pm The Highland Midwife 10:00pm Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh 11:00pm Britain's Cocaine Epidemic 12:05am Cocaine: Teen Dealers

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Alien Invasion: S.U.M.1 Barracuda Professor Marston and the Wonder Women The Wilde Wedding Geostorm FML Professor Marston and the Wonder Women The Wilde Wedding Geostorm More Wetlands Top Ten Show, the 2018

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Come Dine with Me Find it, Fix it, Flog it Countdown A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun The £100k Drop Come Dine with Me The Posh Frock Shop The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Supershoppers Holidays From Hell Celebrity Sextortion News Crack Naked Attraction

1:10pm 1:15pm

9:00am The Wilde Wedding 10:50am Geostorm 12:55pm Top Ten Show, the 2018 1:15pm Fashionista 3:15pm Professor Marston and the Wonder Women 5:20pm The Wilde Wedding 7:10pm FML 9:00pm Geostorm 11:00pm Fashionista 1:00am The Midnight Man 2:45am Wetlands 4:35am Alien Invasion: S.U.M.1

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8:40am 10:30am 12:25pm 2:15pm 4:15pm 6:10pm 8:10pm 10:00pm 12:00am 2:00am 3:55am

Football's Greatest Head to Head 5:30pm SPFL Round Up 5:45pm SPFL Round Up 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 8:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 8:30pm EFL Goals: Leagues 1&2 9:00pm SPFL Round Up 9:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Greatest Moments in Football

THURSDAY 2:45pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 12:45am 1:30am 1:35am

Wimbledon 2018 BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show EastEnders Eat Well for Less Keeping Faith BBC News at Ten BBC London News Question Time This Week Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Wimbledon 2018 Today at Wimbledon Gardeners' World Mock the Week Newsnight Frankie Goes to Russia Grammar Schools: Who Will Get In? Imagine... This is BBC Two

6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 12:15am

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Time Out

Festival kicks off ON STAGE: The festival runs until August 16. MUSICIANS from across the world are set to continue arriving in Fuengirola for the town’s annual music festival, taking place by Sohail Castle. The Festival of the City concert series, now in its 23rd year, began last Friday with a performance from the British pianist James Rhodes. It is set to continue until August 16 when Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin is due to close the show. Rodrigo Romero, Fuengirola Council’s culture and tourism spokesperson, said there would be a variety of performers featured including rock stal-

wart Carlos Santana. James Rhodes was at the festival last Friday for its opening night. The classical pianist, aged 40, is currently on the road as part of his Fire on all Sides tour. Several performers are due to take the stage tomorrow evening (Saturday) for The Rosa Night 80’s-themed spectacular. A tribute to Nacha Pop writer Antonio Vega is also set to take place that night. The maestro Jose Merce is due for an appearance next Friday, July 13. The Jerez native is set to be backed by a full symphony orchestra, with a blend of pop and classical on the menu for concert goers.

The programme of shows is scheduled all the way through July and into August. There is currently expected to be at least one a week, either at the weekend or on week nights, depending on the programme. Carlos Santana is due to rock audiences onThursday August 9. His show is set to be one of the last of the series, with the final gig by Ricky Martin on Thursday August 16. Councillor Romero added the festival was in need of more staff and so it would also help to get locals into work. “We do not allow an event in the city that does not have a positive impact on the job situation in Fuengirola,” he said.

“That is one of the basic pillars in our decision making. Although as a council we do not have competencies in terms of employment that does not mean we can’t give job seekers a chance with this event,” he added. Romero said the local authority did not yet know how many extra workers they would need for the festival. “It depends on the number of tickets that are sold. But we expect for some concerts we will need waiters and also hostesses at certain concerts,” he said. For information and tickets visit: www.marenostrumcastlepark.com.

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Time Out This week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook & Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala creates a dessert using beautiful fresh cherries now in season which could be a major distraction for the World Cup!

I’m in love with the seasons for food

Steven Saunders FMCGB The Little Geranium La Cala de Mijas & Marbella

www.thelittlegeranium.com IN the UK it seems like there are more seasons than here in Spain and every three months I look forward to what each season brings. In Spain we have the arrival of seasonal fruits and vegetables at varying times but summer is far longer and I notice that the ingredients don’t change so much.

Recently I have been wanting to use the new season cherries which are super sweet and everywhere in the shops. I usually buy them then eat them before they arrive at the restaurant. My chefs often look at the empty punnets in a confused way as they unpack the shopping. Last night Michele and I were invited to a 10-year anniversary celebration at Capricho restaurant on the beach near to Dona Lola owned by Salvador and Carmen who are not only friends but partners in our new collaboration at El Torreon in La Cala. Salvy (as I call him) sat us next to some guests that we knew as clients of our Geranium and they mentioned my article and how much they look forward t o i t e a c h w e e k . I t ’s g o o d t o g e t t h a t kind of response because sometimes I wonder… is anyone reading it? Anyways, Maureen is from Belgium and on that night Belgium were playing Japan. I don’t really like football she

said but… Oh yes... wow! another goal… woo hoo! I asked Maureen what would distract her from the World Cup… your food she said smiling. So what would you like me to write about this week? I asked. A dessert she said without any hesitation. You always cover the meat and fish recipes very well and I love them but you don’t often do desserts. (That’s because I’m not really a dessert man and at the end of a great meal I would always opt for good cheeses.) There are few desserts that really excite me but the cherries at the moment are so good I’ve been dying to use them for a dessert. Now you could do a lot of desserts with cherries, cherry soufflé, souvide cooked cherry ice cream, a modern take on black forest gateau, chocolate fondant with cherry yoghurt ice cream, cherry clafoutis all spring to mind, but what would be really yummy is warm pancakes with cherries

and cherry brandy and home-made yoghurt ice cream, a real celebration of this amazing fruit, a sort of crepe suzette with cherries. Maureen’s face lit up as I described it to her and she said… Please! please do this recipe. So here it is for Maureen and all you cherry lovers out there! Ladies… if you are getting bored with the football then may I suggest that you prepare this dish whilst there is a game on and you might catch their attention. The aromas of the fresh cherries, cherry brandy and freshly made beautifully light crepes will overpower the boys (for a few minutes). Alternatively you could come and see me at The Little Geranium and I will cook this recipe for you whilst they watch the game! Either way enjoy the season of these juice packed sweet, succulent, gems which have fallen straight from heaven onto your plate!

Cherry Suzette with home-made Greek Yoghurt ice cream (Serves 4) For the Ice Cream • 250ml of milk • 6 egg yolks • 350g of Greek Yoghurt • 140g of sugar To make the Greek yoghurt cream ice cream, heat the milk until it just comes up to the boil. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together. Add the warm milk to the egg mix whilst still whisking, like making a custard. Return the mixture to the pan and cook gently until thick stirring continuously. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and then gently add the Greek yoghurt mixing in well, and immediately freeze it. You can turn the mixture every 20 minutes over a period of about 2 - 3 hours to create a smooth ice cream or even better churn the mix in an ice cream machine and place in the freezer until needed.

For the Pancakes • 15g of caster sugar • 150g of plain flour • 2 eggs • 250ml of milk • 2 tbsp of sunflower or vegetable oil • A dusting of icing sugar Place the caster sugar and flour into a bowl, make a well in the centre. Crack the eggs into the well and start to mix the ingredients together using a whisk. Add the milk slowly and beat

until smooth. Heat the oil in a small frying pan so that it coats the whole surface. Pour a small ladle of pancake batter into the pan so that the crepes are thin. Tilt the pan to coat the whole surface and cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancake over and cook for a further minute. Dust with icing sugar and fold the crepes into quarters and reserve in fridge until needed.

For the Cherry Suzette Sauce • 1 large punnet of fresh cherries (stones removed) • 225g of sugar • 50ml of water • 4 tbsp of Cherry Brandy • 2 oranges juiced • 75g of unsalted butter • 2 tbsp of regular brandy For the sauce, place a pan over a medium heat and add the butter. Allow to foam a bit before adding the sugar and water, let the sugar dissolve and caramelize a little. Reduce the heat and add the Cherry brandy and juice of the oranges to the pan. Increase the heat and allow to bubble for two minutes. Stir well and cook on low heat until thick but not syrupy. To finish and serve

When the sauce has thickened and it tastes great (if too sweet for you add a touch more water) now add the pancakes which are folded into quarters to the sauce and cook out for 2-3 minutes so that the pancakes are hot in the centre. Finally pour in the regular brandy and flambé into the flame to ignite. Serve whilst flaming with the ice cream on the side.

You can email Steven for bookings or questions at: steven@thelittlegeranium.com Steven Saunders FMCGB - The Little Geranium. La Cala de Mijas (Behind the Town Hall) www.thelittlegeranium.com

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SOUND OF LIGHTHOUSE: Josie in contemplative mood.

Meet composer, singer and musician, Josie JOSIE talks to Ali about her ambitions with Sound of Lighthouse, things she will achieve over the summer and the bus project! Welcome Josie - you are originally from Holland how did you arrive on the sunny-shores of Spain? Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to live abroad, in a country where the sun shines and I could play outside. As my parents lived in the south of France for 15 years I tried to move there. But somehow doors closed every time I got close to that dream. When I started the band ‘Sound of Lighthouse’ I travelled to Spain for a holiday with my business partner and best buddy in 2013. We quickly decided we wanted to be here as often as possible and rented a house where we created a music studio and wrote the first album ‘Salida del Sol’ (2015) and the largest part of the second album ‘Close To You’ (2017). It was a stunning place to be, but very isolated, so we moved to the Malaga area, where the music scene was better as well. When did you start your musical journey? Was there a special trigger? I guess it was in my cards? My parents gave me the opportunity at an early age (six) to go to what we call ‘School for Music’. That

started with the basics like reading notes and music theory. Pretty soon I got a piano and piano lessons. I could lose myself in it for hours. I created my own melodies and, later on, songs in which I, at first, shared my struggles of life as a young teenager that didn’t understand this world at all. Later when I grew up, I understood the power of words; that the energy behind it creates worlds or keeps on writing on the same story. I changed the songs into something positive and shared my discoveries about the magic of life and truths hidden beneath years of conditioning and old templates. It’s when the hang drum found me. What is a hang drum? A hang drum is a magical, handcrafted instrument that looks like a UFO or Viking shield. You tap on it with your hands and it sounds like a steel drum, only much more soothing and breathtaking because of its softness. A very special experience and difficult to describe what it sounds like. They say the vibration of the drum, or pan, does something with our energy field (aura) and clears up blocks. I am not a scientist in that, but I do know people often are very much in awe of the sound that it creates and are moved by it. ‘Hand-

pan’ is the instrument like a piano. ‘Hangdrum’ is the brand, like Yamaha or Steinway is for a piano. My handpan is a ‘Caisa’ drum and it’s from Germany. If you could play or sing for anyone and anywhere in the world, who and where would it be? I would love to tour with a high-frequency concert, with like-minded people (musicians/technicians/tour manager/chauffeurs), bringing absolutely stunning music and joy, and performing in places that take our breath away. For instance, ruins and churches/old buildings, with a stunning lightshow. When anything is possible I would like it to be with Sting and Peter Gabriel which would be absolutely divine, and at least in Rome ... the city I love! But even without them, the idea of bringing gorgeous music together with amazing people and a show that raises everyone’s vibration is my absolute dream and a plan I am working on right now. When everyone in the team is having the time of our lives, without doing anything but being joyous, it will pass on to anyone we meet along the way. Music is such a beautiful vehicle to transform energy into something lighter. That is why it is healing. Website: www.josiemu sic.nl.

The interview was with Ali Meehan founder of costawomen.com, a free community for Women living in Spain, or planning on heading this way.

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SATURDAY JULY 7 Flamenco show: free every week from 12 noon to 1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo. Organic market: every week from 10am to 1pm at

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Global sailing regatta comes ashore AN international sailing regatta will take place until Sunday in Sotogrande port, the first of its kind in the area. Four yachts of the 15m Class are likely to draw in the crowds, and the competition will provide invaluable preparation for the sailing events of the Costa Azul. Around 20 vessels of different categories will participate over the four days of sailing, Guadalhorce, Las Chapas. Puerto Banus street market: every week from 9am to 2pm near the bull ring in Nueva Andalucia. Triple A: every week volunteer dog walkers required between 10am and 3pm at Calle Carril de la Mina 33 in Marbella. For more information contact 952 771 586. American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org.

SUNDAY JULY 8 Benahavis second-hand market: every week from 9am to 2pm, located 1km before the village on the right hand side of the road. University of the Third Age: coffee morning every week from 11.30am to 1pm at the Primavera Bar, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches. For more information contact: 679 516 654 or visit www.u3afuengirolacostadel sol.com. Sunday market: every week over 200 stalls at La Trocha in Coin. All welcome. For more info call 618 826 852.

MONDAY JULY 9 Age Care Association: weekly coffee morning atTangee’s Bar, Avda Bonanza, Benalmadena (near the church) from 11am to 12.30pm. Drop in for a coffee and a chat. For more information contact 635 407 255. American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west

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Age Concern meet every Friday from 11am to 1pm at Biddy Mulligan’s in the centre of La Cala de Mijas, behind Supersol (with free parking). Age Concern offers advice, support, help and friendship, and look forward to seeing you. Lifeline: 652 537 615. Age Care Association hold a weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at the Hogar del Jubilado in Los Boliches, Fuengirola. Drop in for a chat and to share experiences. For more information contact 635 407 255. First Fuengirola Scout Group: every week from 7pm to 9pm at St Anthony’s College in Fuengirola. The group is for all young people between six and 18 years old. Contact Robert Troost on 610 755 995 or email robert.troost@britishscoutin goverseas.org.uk. Christian Basilica of San Pedro de Alcantara: free guided tour of one of the oldest Christian churches on the Iberian Peninsula from 11am to 1pm, Calle Vega del Mar, San Pedro de Alcantara. Royal British Legion’s Benejarafe Branch: every Friday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Restaurante Puerta Niza, Carretera Nacional N-340, KM 263. RBL offer emotional and financial help to those who have served in the Armed Forces. American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org. University of the Third Age Costa del Sol - play Mah Jong: every week from 10am to 1pm at the PYR Hotel in Fuengirola. For more information contact 633 552 238 or visit www.u3afuengirolacostadel sol.com. Cancer Support Group (English-speaking): last Friday of every month at 5pm in the Hospital Costa del Sol café, Marbella.

SETTING SAIL: The event will be a hit with sailing enthusiasts.

of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org. Walking Football: every week from 7.30pm at the El Retamar pitch by the Butterfly Park in Benalmadena. Walking Football is for men and women over 50 to play football without running or tackling and is a great way to meet new friends. Visit www.walkingfootball spain.com for details. ‘Are you affected by someone’s drinking?’ Alanon Family Groups hold a meeting at 8.30pm in the Divina Pastora church rooms (Calle Juan Breva 2), Marbella. Details at www.alanonspain. org. The RAF Association: first Monday of each month at Ollie’s Bar, Avenida Bonanza, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena at 1pm for a social with a quiz and raffle. The association also meets every third Monday of each month at Hotel Molino, Saydo Park, Mollina at 12pm for a social with a quiz and raffle.

TUESDAY JULY 10 Age Care Association: weekly coffee morning from 11am to 1pm at the International Baptist Church in Calahonda. Drop in for a chat and to share experiences. For more information contact 635 407 255. Arroyo Social and Welfare Club: every Tuesday at Agata Apartments, Arroyo de la Miel from 11.30am for 12 noon start. There is a raffle, quiz, and a game such as Play Your Cards Right, plus extras! For more information call Anthia on 634 157 042. Costa Women Business Group: every second Tues-

and San Roque’s mayor, Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix presented the regatta at the Hotel Maritimo de Sotogrande. The four yachts of the 15m Class compete in races around the world, including Switzerland and the UK. Sotogrande port will host a variety of activities for the public’s enjoyment over the course of the four days, including music, dance, yoga, a classic car competition and cultural exhibitions.

day from 9.30am to 11.30am for business networking in La Cala. For more information contact Ali 677 251 058. Fuengirola Ukulele (known as Fuengulele )social, jamming and sing-along sessions: every Tuesday from 7pm until 9.30pm-ish at the Water’s Edge Bar, Fuengirola port - visitors and beginners welcome. For more information contact Ray on 605 791 150. Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in Mijas village. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mijas.es. The Good Companions Club: every Tuesday in Manila Bar, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches 12pm to 1.30pm. For more information contact Tony White on 952 494 730. American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org. Walking Football: every week from 8pm on the fivea-side pitches at the Estadio de San Pedro in San Pedro de Alcantara. Walking Football is for men and women over 50 to play football without running or tackling and is a great way to meet new friends. Visit www.walking footballspain.com for details. The Good Vibrations Singing Sessions: every Tuesday night at 7.30pm at Huber Plataforme De Arte, Calle San Antonio, Estepona. €10 prepaid concession, €15 casually. Go to ‘Find Your Voice Vocal Studio’ on Facebook for details.

TAPAS Choir rehearsals: every Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm at El Porton de Piedra, Alhaurin El Grande. For everyone who likes to sing. No need to be able to read music. Contact info@tapas society.com.

WEDNESDAY JULY 11 The Royal British LegionTorremolinos Branch: every Wednesday at 12.30pm at Vanilla Bar in Plaza la Nogalera ,Torremolinos (opp the railway station). Age Care Association: weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola. Drop in for a chat and to share experiences. For more information contact 635 407 255. Flamenco show: free every Wednesday from 12 noon to 1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo. Language exchange workshop: free every week from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in La Cala. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mijas.es. Malaga Picasso Museum: guided tours in English every Wednesday at 11.30am. Entry €8, children under 18 go free. Parent and baby coffee mornings: every week from 11am to 1pm at Mundo Mania, Cancelada. Entry €5 and includes coffee and two hours of play in the baby and toddler play frame. TIMS (The International Music Society) Choir: rehearsals every week from 7pm to 9.30pm in St Andrews Church, Los Boliches. A very friendly group of different nationalities. For more information contact 654 891 790.

American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org. Sing Sing Sing!: every Wednesday from 11.30am at Huber Plataforme De Arte, Calle San Antonio, Estepona. €8 prepaid concession, €12 casually. Go to ‘Find Your Voice Vocal Studio’ on Facebook for details.

THURSDAY JULY 12 La Cala Live: every Thursday from May to September at 9pm. Live bands and dance groups playing rock’n’roll, blues, jazz, flamenco and pop from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s in the plaza in front of the Municipal Office in La Cala de Mijas. Age Concern meet every Thursday from 11am to 1pm at the Pensionista building in Los Boliches, above the indoor market and just around the corner from Los Boliches station. A second meeting is also held at the Oasis Bar near the entrance to Mijas Pueblo, across from the multi-storey car park. Age Concern offers advice, support, help and friendship, and look forward to seeing you. Lifeline: 652 537 615. Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in Las Lagunas. For more information contact 952 890 010 or send an email to frd@mijas. es. Los Jueves al Casco: every week from 8am to 12 noon, enjoy special discounts, live music, free tastings and more in Marbella Old Town. Rotary Club: every Thursday at 2pm for lunch at Cortijo de Ramiro, Calle 11, Urb Guadalmina Baja, San Pedro de Alcantara. Please contact lizzie@marriage weddingservices.com to book a place. San Pedro street market: every week from 9am to 2pm, Calle Jorge Guillen. TAPAS Crazy Craft Club: every Thursday at El Cruce in Coin from 1pm to 3pm. Come and join this lovely group meeting to make crafts to sell or donate for charity. Contact info@tapas society.com.

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THE BAND: Performing in the UK. THERE is so much going on in the Manilva area during July and August that the council has had to produce a brochure in order to detail all of the events. With 3,000 copies, it includes information from a number of departments including Culture, Tourism, Foreigners, Party, Youth and Sports, Commerce, Education, Social Affairs, Environment and Beaches and the councils believes that this list offers a varied and entertaining selection taking into account all ages.

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UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Micky TICKETS are going quickly following the announcement that a version of of the reggae crossover band UB40 will appear on Thursday August 16 at Estepona Bullring celebrating their 40th anniversary since originally getting together. It’s not just the Everly, Gallagher, Knopfler and Wilson brothers who fell out as this version consists of only three of the original members.

July sees markets, beach activities, performances by the municipal band and on July 14 a rock concert featuring Queen of Magic and local rockers, Deeper Purple at the Castillo de Duquesa. August sees more of the same but is highlighted with a number of Medieval Markets, Volley Ball, the always popular Play Mobil show, the San Luis Fair and a Festival of Flamenco. With events taking place in Manilva, Duquesa and Sabinillas there will be plenty for everyone to enjoy.

touring under the name UB40, featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey. With so many great hits over the years, the port is going to buzz to the reggae inspired sound of the trio who hail from Birmingham via Jamaica together with their backing musicians and this is only one of three Spanish gigs they are playing. Tickets cost from €38 to €75 and may be ordered at https://rock lounge.koobin.com.

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Aries. It’s payback time at last. The Cosmos appears to be rewarding you this week for taking action over something that was veering out of control. Thanks to your good guidance and foresight things are very different now. Mercury squares up to Jupiter midweek as you enter a positively inspiring and creative period.

Libra. You are poised and ready, but that which you secretly have been dreading to have to do is no longer an issue anymore. Be wise in answering a seemingly innocent request because there is more in it than meets the eye. Mercury’s square on Jupiter reveals a way of nipping things in the bud. Forewarned is forearmed.

Taurus. Venus takes on Uranus, planet of innovation and technology. You will see what a little love really can do in the current scheme of things; establishing new and inspiring energies that you will undoubtedly profit from. The future takes on a rosy glow, and this will boost forward planning to put you ahead where you truly belong.

Scorpio. Your significant resolving powers are sought after this week, and you will roll your sleeves up to facilitate. You need something to focus your energies on, and this is an area where you excel. Mercury is empowered by Mars right now and you are good to go. Believe in yourself, above all, and things will start to get more interesting.

Gemini. Carefully weigh up the pros and the cons right now before you take any further action. Mercury has been in opposition to Mars, elevating the impact of a recent action that has been clouding your mind of late. Now it seems as if you have things sewn up; but like a sleeping cat, have one eye open and be ready to pounce!

Sagitarius. Expect changes to routines, delays and cancellations this week. Pluto is chiefly to blame, egged on by both an opposition with the Sun, and actions with Mars and Mercury. Just something connects you with fate as things are so much out of control the unexpected takes over and then, in spite of it, magic can happen!

Cancer. Somebody needs your broad shoulders to cry on, but they are frightened to approach you. Knowing, as you do, the crux of the matter, you could do a lot to bring comfort and respite. With Ceres in front line with sage Saturn, and the Sun in opposition to Pluto, the time is right for some appropriate reconciliation and recompense.

Capricorn. Pastures new are not only beckoning, they are becoming more than just a dream. Whilst you are safe where you are, the chance to move on is not running away, and things do look much greener on the other side. Neptune helps you to juggle a balance with the aid of quick acting Mercury. Change is nearer than you think.

Leo. Time to show just what you are truly capable of! The time has come to take centre stage, and you are more than ready to take control. The effect of the Sun in trine with Neptune at the beginning of the week puts you in pole position. Time to show everyone who doubted you that you have what it takes to pull this one off!

Aquarius. Take a good look at finances right now and be prepared to take appropriate action. Income is reduced at a time when expenditure increases, and it is clear that someone isn’t paying their way, which doesn’t help. Neptune’s action with Mercury has a reverse affect and a financial corner needs to be well and truly turned.

Virgo. The midweek entry of Venus into Virgo sees the Goddess of Love well and truly ensconced; supporting the action of a subsequent brief trine with Uranus. Love comes through to you on many different levels this week. The love you channel in your life comes right back to you threefold and something romantic stirs within!

Pisces. Venus in Virgo and Neptune in cahoots with an ebullient Mercury. Everything is in place to ensure you get the opportunities you deserve. You have to reach out and send your message appropriately and succinctly if it is to be heard by those who truly need you right now. Start as you mean to continue and abundance is yours.

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Code Breaker

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 10 represents W and 18 represents P, so fill in W every time the figure 10 appears and P every time the figure 18 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

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Answers Too far to walk. Scrambled eggs.

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Down 2 Ducks (birds) (5) 3 Aeropuertos (8) 5 Buttonhole (4) 6 Godson (7) 7 Stepbrother (11) 8 Cenizas (5) 9 To wake up (11) 14 Storm (8) 16 Business (7) 18 Walk (stroll) (5) 21 Swan (5) 22 Sabio (acción, decisión) (4)

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Kenny’s Postbag Kenny, who was your favourite client? Jann V. This really means who was my most famous client. I get asked this a lot, but it is the first time this came up in the Postbag. My clients all deserve the anonymity they must expect from me whether they are famous or not. However, just before she died, I read for Joyce Grenfell. She was such a strong believer and was surrounded by Spirit; a very inspiring lady and a great actress of her time.

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Kakuro Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.

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For Birthday Celebrants The Cosmos sends out a mixed message. Amidst changes and some irritating delays comes an appointment with fate, intervening on your behalf; and bringing you opportunity, if you dare, you win!

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Funagram Unscramble the name of a famous American author of popular novels: HOLD IRON BARBS Unscramble the name of a famous a UK stadium (two words): ALL-BRAN MEAL ANSWERS: - HAROLD ROBBINS - BRAMALL LANE

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health by Inmaculada Rodríguez a clinical psychologist info@psicologainmarodriguez.com

HELLO Inmaculada, I was wondering if you could give some advice regarding shared custody and how to overcome a divorce. We have lately found an increase in the number of divorces and separations, which shows that there are changes at the social and cultural level. There are different opinions on this matter. Some people see it in a positive way as couples are able to separate when the relationship does not work out instead of making each other unhappy. Some others see it as if people do not take relationships seriously and break up before the first disagreement. Either way, the third party in this equation are children, who are sometimes affected by a poorly managed divorce. There are some suggestions

A question about shared custody that I offer to parents who go through a divorce process. • Before making a decision that involves your child, try to think first of his/her benefit and not to teach your ex-partner a lesson. • Not to talk badly about your ex-partner in front of your child. Children need to grow up with a healthy image of their parents. • Children need to maintain their routine as much as possible regarding school, family and friends. If your child has a good relationship with his or her maternal or paternal grandparents try to keep it. • Be honest and open with your child regarding divorce and the changes

that are coming. Children often feel anxious when they do not know what is going to happen

in the near future. • Try to communicate with your ex-partner regarding your

child’s issues and not use children as intermediaries. If you are a parent going through a divorce and find it difficult to take on board these suggestions, I would strongly recommend you seeking professional help. There is the belief which says we must be able to deal with problems ourselves and be strong. On the other hand, I believe that as human beings sometimes we need to ask for help in order to overcome difficult times. This help is aimed at having a healthy divorce process through individual therapy for the parents, family therapy or support for your child. In any case, professional help has a preventative effect from future psychological problems. It is also important to get support from family members and friends in order to overcome this difficult period. Be positive as it is possible to recover and gain a better life after divorce.

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CAMPER/CARAVANS CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKE, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837. (252581)

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ELECTRICIAN Exclusively Marbella & Estepona Richard on 687352358 or email richi@europe.com All instalations & maintanance. Surge Protection, Garden Lights, Upgrades, Boletins. (279365)

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GOLF MIRAFLORES Active Golf Shares for Sale. €1000 each. 662 464 112 (276148)

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LOCKSMITHS 24/7 LOCKSMITH EMERGENCY / APPOINTMENT. Doors Opened Without Damage, Locks Changed, Patio Doors And Windows Secured, 24 Hour Honest, Fast And Reliable Service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (T1) (251072)

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SUPERMARKETS MOBILITY SENIORWORLD MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ´n´ recline chairs and a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices. (257631) www.Mobility-Spain.com The Mobility Wizards S.L. For all your mobility needs: Repairs, Rentals, Sales and Insurance. Call: 633 127 901/ 622 832 954. (259038)

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MOTORING FOR SALE SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 bill bradycars.com (257838)

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MOTORING FOR SALE SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 bill bradycars.com (257838)

MASSIVE SAVINGS AT BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 or billbradycars.com (257838)

PRICE SLASHED IDEAL TOWN OR FIRST CAR SEAT MII 2014 5 Door with only 50'000 Klm (31'000 Klm) From private owner new ITV (MOT) till 2020 drives and looks great. Leaving Spain hence this great offer, well under list price at WAS 5’995€ NOW 5’500€ 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 billbrady cars.com (257838)

CONVERTIBLE RENAULT Megane Diesel 2006 only 6’000 Klm (4’000 Mls) with service history (new service and timing belt) Metallic gold, panoramic glass sun roof that folds into the boot and lots more don’t delay at this fantastic offer at only 6’995€ 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 billbrady cars.com (257838)

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VW GOLF 1.4 TSI. 2009 from private owner new service and ITV (MOT) 91’000 Klm (57’000 Mls) metallic silver looks and drives great for only 7’995€ 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 billbrady cars.com (257838)

4X4 (Diesel) Kia Sorrento 2.5 EX. 2005 from private owner. Tow bar, roof rack, climate control, electric pack, taken as part exchange so the price is fantastic at only 4’995€ 952 838 842 661 234 881 billbrady cars.com (257838)

DIESEL 1.6 TDCI FORD FOCUS. Nov 2012. From private owner. 59’000 klm (37’000 mls). With service history (just had its service) loads of extras with this car and well looked after. Again, not a rental car – makes a big difference and still only 8’995€ 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 billbrady cars.com (257838)

DIESEL 1.4 HDI 2013 PEUGEOT 208. From private owner. Only 49’000 klm (30’000 mls). With full service history, Bluetooth, cruise control and other nice features. Drives and looks fantastic. Why buy ex-rental or lease car when you can buy this for only 8’995€ 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 billbrady cars.com (257838)

2004 CITROEN C5 2.0 DIESEL automatic new ITV in very good condition throughout, lots of extras including alloys climate control €2,995. Tel: 695559939. (254317)

CITROEN XSARA Picasso, 1.6 Hdi, diesel, excellent condition, 100,000km. Right hand drive on Spanish plates, air con, alloy sets, new ITV, great car. €3,450. Tel: 695559939. (254317)

PART EXCHANGE TO CLEAR Hyundai sport coupe FX. 2.0 Ltr. Inj. 2009 115’000 Klm. (72’000 Mls) Sunburst red black half leather, climate control, alloy wheels, very good sound system selling well under trade price. WAS 3’995€ NOW 3’500€ 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 bill bradycars.com. (257838)

CLASSIC BMW 520 ISE 1982, RHD on Spanish plates, in good condition throughout, drives perfect, been here 22 years, only €995 Tel: 695559939. (254317)

FORD MUSTANG 3.8 V6. Manual. Year 2000. Only 82,000 miles. In very good condition throughout. 19” alloys. Left hand drive on English plates. Only €2,995. Tel: 695559939. (254317)

2007 HONDA CRV. 2.0 diesel. 6-speed. Spanish LHD. 190,000klm. Service history. Alloys. Climate. New tyres. Excellent condition. €4,995. Tel: 695559939. (254317)

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MINI BUS MERCEDES VITO. Year 2011. 313 CDi automatic. Right hand drive on Spanish plates. 120,000 miles. New ITV. Very good condition throughout. 9seater. €9,750. Tel: 695559939 (254317)

MISCELLANEOUS 2004 RENAULT KANGO MULTISPACE 1.5 DCI, new ITV and tyres twin side doors, in excellent condition throughout, air con €2,495. Tel: 695559939. (254317)

2007 VOLVO XC 90. Diesel automatic. 7-seater. Ocean drive. Top model. 240,000klm. Full Volvo service history. New ITV, brakes and discs. Very nice jeep. €7,995. Tel: 695559939.

CLASSIC MERCEDES 190 E 2.0 Petrol, rare 4 speed manual 1991, Spanish car, in very good condition throughout. These cars are increasing in Value, only €2,995 Tel: 695559939. (254317)

CLASSIC MERCEDES Convertible 1993 SL 300, 5 speed Auto, 24V LHD on English Plates, one previous owner, good condition throughout. Excellent Runner. 90,000 KLM. Hard Top €5,995 Tel: 695559939. (254317)

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JEEP WRANGLER 1994. English. Lots of extras. Been stood for a year. Runs but needs a fuel pump. Really nice Jeep. €2,995. Tel: 695559939.

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www.rtnnewspaper.com RENAULT KANGO 2011. New model. 1 lease owner. 220,00klm. Outdoor model. In very good condition throughout. Twin side door. Air con. €5,450. Tel: 695559939. (254317)

CLASSIC VW GOLF Cabriolet 1.8. 1998. Excellent Runner. All original parts, good bodywork. Roof & Driver Seat needs attention. ITV Sept. €4,495 ONO. 611 307 456 (278632)

PETS PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.petcare spain.com. Find us on Facebook at Pet care Spain. (248877)

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ACE CHARITY “El Refugio” in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-chari ty.org where you can view all the dogs in our care.

6th - 12th July ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319)

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ria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net

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ARCH - Andalusian Rescue Centre for Horses welcomes visitors and volunteers to our stables every day from 9-11am. Come along and help out, or sponsor or adopt one of our horses, donkeys or ponies. We always need help with fund raising to look after the abandoned and abused animals. Our aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home. We are a small friendly team - why not join us. Find us in Alhaurin el Grande, behind the Venta Miralmonte on the road from Alhaurin to Coin, (A404), Urb. Viña Borrego, follow the yellow signs. Charity registered with the Junta de Andalusia No 8448. www.horserescuespain.org or info@horserescues pain.org or archrescue@yahoo.co.uk Tel 656 935 613 or 659 408 664 Our Charity shop is located in Calle Melendez Pelayo, just off Calle Gerald Brenan, Alhaurin el Grande. Tel: Liz 600 651 007. We always need volunteers and stock for the shop. We can also arrange collection. (93322)

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Making a racket

DEDICATED: Sam hopes to train in Sotogrande. sports training. He would do his academic work at the Sotogrande International School if he were able to get into the tennis academy, he added. “My ambition is to at-

CREDIT: Sam Whitton, via GoFundMe

Mijas provides new court for promising handball teams MIJAS’ Department for Beaches has introduced its first beach handball c o u r t i n To r r e o n d e L a Cala. The council has reserved the court on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm to 10pm, so that the Torreon de Mijas club can carry out the training of its three teams. However, the goalposts that have been set up are permanent, so the public can make use of the

court at any other time. An information board has been installed in the area so that people can check the reservation times. Club Torreon de Mijas has 67 players across its three teams, of which 38 are women. Since being founded in 2015, the youth team has won the Andalucian championship twice, and finished runner-up nationally twice.

Steven Gerrard in La Cala

by John Smith STEVEN GERRARD, the recently appointed manager of Scottish Football Club Rangers brought his team for training at La Cala Resort in Mijas last week. New to the role, this gave him the chance to bond with his players and to finalise preparations for next season in the Scottish Premier

League and the first phase of the Europa League to be played against FK Shkupi of the Republic of Macedonia to be played over two weeks in July. Rangers sent 45 people including the coaching staff and the players themselves to stay 10 days at the hotel where they were able to exercise in the Resort facilities and meet with fans.

Youth dominates Forest’s pre-season trip NOTTINGHAM FOREST will include several young players in the squad which flies to Spain for their preseason training camp next week. Aitor Karanka’s side fly out to Malaga on Tuesday, where they will play three friendly games, as part of their preparations for the new Championship campaign. And Karanka believes it is important to give a few of the next generation a taste of what might be on the horizon for them, by allowing them to work alongside the Forest senior players. And at least two or three of them will be included in the party that heads off to Spain. “It is important (to get their futures secured) and it is important for them to be able to see what we do in training sessions,” said Karanka, who also revealed that Thomas Lam, 24, may yet have a part to play, after returning from his loan spell with FC Twente last season. “Players like Anel (Ahmedhodzic), Arvin Appiah, Danny Preston and Thomas Lam have been training with us. “It is early to be talking about these players making an impact on the first team this season. But they will join in with us, in training. Arvin is with us, Jordan (Gabriel) is with us - we will have five or six young players training with us. “Arvin is only 17 or 18 and he already looks like a man,” said Karanka. “He trains really well with us. Every single player is different and we will manage them in the best way we can.

Photo credit: @ArvinAppiah Twitter

HELPING HAND: The handball teams now have the facilities to match their ambition.

tend a US College to gain a degree and then eventually become a professional tennis player,” he said. “I believe I have the attributes to be able to give myself the best

possible opportunity to achieve this outcome. I am hard-working, committed and dedicated,” he added. G a r y W h i t t o n , S a m ’s father, joined Kirkcaldy’s Tennis Club and took exams to become a coach in order to help provide extra training to his son. Whitton added it would cost more than €45,200 to send his son to the academy full time. He said the Go Fund Me page had a target of the equivalent of roughly €2,260. The page has currently raised the equivalent of more than €423. If you would like to donate visit uk.gofundme.com and search: ‘Sam’s Tennis Journey.’

Credit: @RangersFC

CREDIT: Sam Whitton, via GoFundMe

A BRITISH school pupil is hoping to benefit from a fundraising campaign set up to send him to a Sotogrande tennis academy. Sam Whitton, 14, from the Kirkcaldy area of Scotland, is hoping to earn a place at the Soto Tennis Academy. He recently attended a weeklong training session and has been invited back to study full time. Whitton’s family have launched a Go Fund Me page in a bid to pay for the trip, with no scholarships available according to the fundraising drive’s description. Whitton told local media being a full time student there would mean combining school with

Another major soccer team trains on the Costa del Sol

FUTURE: Teenager Arvin seen as a key member of the young squad.

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Toyota launches new Century limousine Photo credit: @jahumphries1 Twitter

FOR the first time in 21 years, Toyota has undertaken a full redesign of the Century, its exclusive, hand-crafted limousine. Modern styling cues are combined with a traditional, dignified look that references Century’s heritage, while the cabin is equipped for VIP rear seat passengers to be chauffeur-driven in complete comfort. The new model is equipped with a 5.0-litre V8 hybrid electric powertrain and adopts advanced safety technologies, including Toyota Safety Sense. The first Century debuted in 1967, created to mark the 100th birthday of Sakichi Toyoda, founder of the Toyota Group. For more than 50 years, it has been Japan’s most popular chauffeur-driven luxury car, favoured by the country’s leading industry executives. The new third generation model sustains its tradition of master craftsmanship and monozukuri - all-encompassing manufacturing. Its new hybrid electric powertrain addresses the demand for improved environmental per-

CRAFTSMANSHIP: Toyota expects to sell 50 per month. formance, while the interior and exterior designs blend new elements with the car’s heritage look. Century is built at Toyota’s Higashi-Fuji plant. Sales targets in Japan are for 50 units a month. Century’s new 5.0-litre V8

hybrid electric system delivers the kind of smooth, confident ride that a chauffeur car demands, together with excellent environmental performance. Under official Japanese test criteria, it achieves 38.4mpg. The car is equipped with

electronically controlled air suspension and Adaptive Variable Suspension. Body rigidity has been improved with the use of structural adhesives, while new tyres and suspension components all contribute to ride comfort and reduced road vibration.

Half of drivers fail to prepare for trips A STUDY undertaken by the Motor Ombudsman reveals that nearly half of drivers, who have taken their car on holiday, don’t personally check their vehicle before setting off Female motorists are less inclined than their male counterparts to look over their car at all before going on their holiday, and are twice as likely as men to resort to the opinion of a professional help, or calling up a friend, to give their vehicle the once-over. T h e Yo u G o v s u r v e y o f m o r e t h a n 1 , 6 0 0 British motorists also found that only 20 per cent of those who took part are well-versed in using any equipment they have in their vehicles in the event of a breakdown ... but close to half aren’t aware where the nearest garage is at their destination should something go wrong. The over-55’s are the most conscientious group when it comes to making sure that their car is up to scratch for the journey ahead, with 86 per cent of them having their car checked or taking a look at it themselves. Geographically, it’s those living in Wales (89 per cent) that make sure all the boxes are ticked to prevent any unwanted stops along the way.