RTN Newspaper – Costa del Sol 16-22 November 2018 Issue 079

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A time to remember Credit: RAF Costa del Sol branch

by Christophe de Chaume

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SERVICE of Remembr ance was held at St Geor ge’s Ang lican Church in Malaga last Sunday, to honour those lost in both wor ld wars and more recent conflicts. The service was conducted by T he Reverend Canon Paul Wignall, and afterwar ds the congregation gather ed at the militar y war graves for an Act of Remembrance. In attendance were the British Consul Char maine Arbouin, German Consul Arnulf Braun, American Consul Rober ta Aaar on, Fr ench Consul Nathalie Hadj and Canadian Consul Carlos Lamothe. Also pr esent wer e Squadr on Leader Jo Hume and Cor por al Matt Hume of the Roy-

PAYING RESPECTS: Representatives from across the armed forces attended. al Australian Air Force, together with members of the RAF Association, the Royal British Le gion, the Royal Naval Association and people from the local community. The Standard of the

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Costa del Sol branch of the RAF Association, car ried by Phil Ridgway, led the procession. Mary Le Corney read the Royal British Legion exhor tation and the last post was

played, followed by two minute’s silence. T he poem ‘In F landers Fields’ was read by Derek Brown of the Royal Air Forces Association. Wreath laying at the war graves began with the first be-

ing laid by the British Consul on behalf of the Queen, followed by a wr eath laid by the German Consul. Wr eaths wer e also laid by representatives of the Royal Australian Air For ce, the Royal Navy, the Eng lish Cemetery, the RAF Association, Costa del Sol Branch, the Royal British Le gion, the Royal Naval Association, and the Buffaloes. Diana Br own then r ead the poem: T he V ictor y Emblem followed by the citations of the RBL, RNA and RAFA read by Mary Le Corney, Simon Johnson and Corinne Mudie. An excerpt from the poem on the Kohima Epita ph was r ead by Gar y Benham, including the line: ‘When you go home tell them of us and say, for your tomor r ow we gave our today.’

Passenger numbers sky high ALMOST 25 million passengers between Januar y and October 2 0 1 8 we r e r e c o r d e d at Andalucian airpor ts, representing a 6.6 per cent rise on the same period last year. Andalucian airports registered nearly 2.8 million passengers and 26,700 flights during October alone. According to operator AENA, Malaga recorded the most passengers, reaching 16.7 million, 1.2 per cent more than in 2017. Moreover, the number of visitors to Spanish cities was up by 12 per cent in October compared to last year. The United Kingdom remains the most popular destination of tr avel fr om Malaga, with Germany second and France third.

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Students strike UPILS from secondary schools in Malaga met in the Plaza de la Constitucion on Wednesday after staging walkouts in protest against ‘macho culture.’ Organised by the province’s Students’ Union, the strikes were called in protest against what some students claimed was a ‘macho’ and sexist culture in schools. The students are calling for s ex e d u c at i o n t o b e m a d e compulsor y, for the sexual freedom of LGBTQ students to be respected and for the elimination of ‘sexist and repressive’ dress codes. Spain’s national Students’ U n i o n s a i d o n Tw i t t e r : ‘ We have emptied the classrooms and filled the streets against macho culture.’ N at i o n w i d e s t r i ke s a l s o took place in Marbella and all of Andalucia’s provincial capitals. And there were walkouts in Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and elsewhere. T h e n at i o n a l S t u d e n t s ’ Union said more than one

CREDIT: Sindicato de Estudiante, via Twitter

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WALKOUTS: Students across the country were protesting against sexism in schools. million students across the countr y walked out and that more than 60 demonstrations were held. C o s t a d e l S o l s ch o o l s which were affected included

t h e S i e r r a B e r m e j a , Je s u s Marin and Mayorazgo in Malaga City. And walkouts took place in the Rio Verde school in Marbella and the Monterroso centre in Estepona.

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Recruitment drive

THREE ‘Open Days’ will be held in Malaga, Marbella and Sevilla as part of a recruitment drive for new crew members by international airline Emirates, based in Dubai. The Dubai-based company will stage its first event at the Hilton Garden Hotel in Malaga on November 26, followed by an Open Day at the Malia Marbella Banus Hotel, Marbella, on November 28. A third recruitment event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Sevilla on November 30. In a statement, the company said it is looking for ‘attentive, friendly, and service orientated’ candidates. Those interested are invited to submit their CV, ‘up-to-date and in English’ accompanied by a recent photograph to the website: www.emirates groupcareers.com/cabin-crew.

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LOCALS and councils in the Marbella area have rallied round a young Spanish woman who continues to recover in hospital after losing four of her limbs to septicaemia. Members of the Marbella Local Police Association said they have donated €1,000 to Sarah Almagro Vallejo. They added they would also sell 1,000 bracelets to help raise additional funds for her. Marbella, Estepona and other towns have also organised fundraising events for her. An expatriate friend of Sarah’s family told RTN that she is getting better but has fought off pneumonia while recovering. She has been in and out of the Costa del Sol Hospital’s intensive care unit as a result, the family friend added. Sarah’s friends and family rallied around her after she contracted septicaemia in July. The bacterial blood infection almost took her life.

Sarah, 18, from Marbella, said she began vomiting on the night of July 23 and felt as though she was coming down with a fever. She went first to a health centre before being taken to the emergency ward at Costa del Sol hospital. Sarah spent 10 days in a coma and underwent several operations including amputations and dialysis treatment. Sarah’s family said she is a keen sportswoman and a natural athlete. Her favourite sport is surfing. A fundraising drive has since been set up under the name ‘Somos Tu Ola’ (We Are Your Wave) in reference to Sarah’s love of surfing. Marbella City Council has also organised a series of sports events from Friday December 14 to Sunday December 16 in aid of Sarah. A charity football tournament has also been organised in Estepona on December 6 to raise money for her prosthetics.

Cocaine killing verdict SIX people have been found guilty of killing a man at a Benalmadena hotel after attempting to steal cocaine from him. An additional five men were found guilty of being par t of the theft plot. Malaga heard the defendants were involved in a gang that trafficked cocaine from South America, and hatched the plot to steal cocaine from the deceased after meeting in Madrid and hearing he possessed around 30 kilos of cocaine estimated to be wor th more than €1 million. T he cour t’s r uling stated the group then decided to travel to

Malaga where they planned to set up a fake drug deal to get the cocaine. The group contacted the deceased and arranged to meet him in a Benalmadena hotel. Some of the defendants were there while others went to his house to attempt to steal the drugs.

When the deceased noticed the money the group tried to buy the drugs with was fake, he attempted to pull out a gun, but was killed by the defendants. They were ar rested as they were driving away from the scene. T he cour t will meet again to sentence those found guilty.

CREDIT: Almagro Vallejo family

Rallying round

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GETTING BETTER: Sarah is still recovering in hospital.

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Best foot forward

Padron push T H E Fo r e i g n N a tionals Department of Marbella City Council has launched a campaign to encourage non-Spanish people living in the town to register on its municipal roll. The council’s ‘Small Gesture, Big Re t u r n’ c a m p a i g n has focused on the additional resources the local authority could have access to if more people registered on the padron. The amount of people on the padron determines how much money councils are given for public ser vices including health

and law enfor cement. T he council said there are more than 250,000 people living in Marbella, but only 145,000 were re gistered on the padron. Around 1,000 new r e gistr ations could get the council enough in extra grants to hire a new firefighter, the authority said. A total of 2,400 new r e gistr ations would allow the city to buy a dustbin wagon while 2,500 registrations could allow the council to hire four more police officers, officials added.

For more information contact Marbella City Council’s Department for Foreign Nationals by calling 952 768 766 or emailing extrajeros@marbella.es.

PREVIOUS: Arresting officers discovered suspect had fraudulent claims against him.

Focused fraud probe

A MAN accused of renting photographic equipment with the intention of selling it on, has been arrested in Estepona. National Police launched an investigation after a complaint was filed in Sevilla by the owner of a photographic supplies company, claiming the suspect had hired a camera and several accessories, worth €3,000, and not returned them.

The complainant said he had also seen objects similar to his own for sale on the internet. Sources confirm the suspect was ar rested after meeting with a potential buyer in an industrial estate. Inside the boot of his car officers found the missing equipment, a laptop and other items. The 36-year-old, from Madrid, had 29 legal claims in his name, most for fraud.

A FUN run or walk to mark World Diabetes Day takes place on Sunday, organised by La Cala de Mijas Lions Club, the Spor ts Depar tment and Foreign Residents Department of Mijas Town Hall. Starting at the Torreon in La Cala de Mijas, at 11am, entry is free and par ticipants will receive a free tshirt, compliments of Atlantic PMR Inmobiliaria. Glucose testing by the Diabetic Suppor t Group will take place beforehand, from 10.30am. Par ticipants will be helped to war m up and cool down by volunteers Joanne Roche, and Herbalife will be offering refreshments to keep everybody going. T he Lions Club has thanked all sponsors for their continued support, Ibex, Inspired Fragrances, Altantis PMR Inmobiliaria, Herbalife Nutrition, Avalon Funer al Plans, Blevins Franks and Angels Emergency Response. Everybody is invited to join in and take along their ‘children, babies, pets and any walking aids.’ La Cala de Mijas Lions Diabetic Suppor t Gr oup co-founder, Anne Bowes, said: “Even if you just want to walk for a shor t distance then this will help. Ever yone can take par t to help us spread the word to eradicate diabetes.” For more information, call 607 879 450.

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Help in hard times

ONE of the best-known names on the Costa’s entertainment scene has launched a public fundraising appeal to help a fellow perfor mer get back on his feet in Spain. Vocalist and promoter Rob Stevens has launched a €10,000 fundraising campaign for drag legend KT Peters who was a big star 10 years ago, but has ended up living rough on benches in Benalmadena for the last three years. Rob, who is well-known for running several Costa del Sol venues including the famous Manhattan Showbar in Benalmadena, told the RTN how he bumped into KT by accident in the marina recently. He said the chance meeting spurred him onto setting up a Go Fund Me page to try and get the rehabilitation help that KT needs. Rob said: “It’s upset me greatly. “A man that was a star 10 years ago has been living rough for three-and-a-half years. “All I could do is give him some cash and he never asked for a penny. It killed me to walk away.” Rob added: “This guy needs support more than money, peo-

HEADLINER: Rob Stevens (left) with KT Peters and a poster when he was top of the bill on the Costa. ple to talk to and encourage him to get cleaned up and find somewhere safe to live.” Rob said if 20 people could put €5 a week into a pot that someone here had control of it would be a start. “I personally would transfer a contribution every week to help this legend get back to living a

little better. “Sleeping on a bench with out of date yoghur t and packs of cold meat, telling me he gets by is no way for anyone to live.” Cash donations can be made at Capone’s in Benalmadena or you can donate online via: www.go fundme.com/rob-stevens-out reach-for-kt-peters.

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Dealing with death ONE of the biggest concer ns people have when they move to Spain is losing a loved one. My Lawyer in Spain is a seminar that has been organised to address the myths and concer ns around the issue, and has been promoted by Marbella Council’s Foreigners Department. T h i s f r e e e v e n t t a ke s p l a c e o n Wednesday November 28 at 10am, at t h e Fo r e i g n e r s D e p a r t m e n t , S e c o n d floor, Palacio de Ferias y Congresos. T h e s e m i n a r w i l l h e l p t o i n fo r m , i n simple ter ms, what steps are taken after someone dies in Spain and is aimed at foreigners. I t w i l l a n sw e r q u e s t i o n s l i ke : W h o s h o u l d yo u c a l l w h e n s o m e o n e d i e s ? How long do I have to ar r ange the fun e r a l ? S h o u l d I h ave a S p a n i s h w i l l ? How much inheritance tax will I have to pay? W ill the bank freeze our joint account? How can I get my money back to the UK? W hat is a pre-paid funeral plan? Book your free t i c ke t at http://bit.ly/MLSHere .

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Empowering women HE rights of female wor ker s in the tourism industry will be the topic of discussion w hen of ficials fr om the United Nations (UN) meet in Marbella on Monday. Marbella City Council equality officials and UN or ganiser s have invited groups involved in the hospitality and tourism sector to talk about the challenges faced by women in the industry. Repr esentatives fr om univer sities, businesses and trade unions will also attend.

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TALKS: Attendees will discuss the challenges faced by women in the tourism industry. The event is free to attend and begins in the Adolfo Suar es

Charity night A MIJAS bar is holding a charity night in aid of PADS tomorrow (Saturday) at 7pm. There will be a quiz and a hot buffet provided at Bridges Bar, on Avenida Polaris de Riviera, with entry costing €10. All proceeds to go to the charity.

Conference Centre at 9.30am. It is set to be opened by Lorena Barba, a women’s specialist with the UN, who will deliver a talk called: ‘Why invest in women?’ at 10am. The event is also set to feature talks from trade union officials and from representatives fr om business associations.

A roundtable discussion with the theme of empowering women in the tourism sector is also set to take place at 12.30pm. Data shows women make up around 44.3 per cent of the workforce in the tourism industr y but they often occupy low-level and low wa ge positions.

Guilty plea to murder A MAN who shot an ‘acquaintance’ several times in Camino de Campanales, Mijas, received a shorter prison term after pleading guilty just before being sentenced. The defendant was facing 11 years in prison, but after accepting the account of the public prosecutor at the Provincial Court of Malaga on Monday, was reduced to nine years. A mitigating factor in the incident was deemed to be his drug addiction, which affected his state of mind. However, the defendant will serve eight years

in jail for murder, and one year for the illegal possession of weapons. The victim, a 35year-old Colombian man, was shot several times in the face and head on September 17, 2015, according to the prosecution’s evidence. It was heard the victim was sitting in his car, talking on the phone, when a motorcycle approached and the defendant, riding on the back, shot the victim seven times. The rider of the motorcycle has not been identified, and the pistol used has not been found.

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New residency requirements

LIVING in Spain can bring with it an array of issues which may not have been encountered when living in the UK. There are lots of things to consider, and we are here to help try to make the transition and life in Spain a little easier by compiling a series of helpful facts and figures relating to a variety of topics. While there are new rules for British nationals applying for residency in Spain, there will be no change to the right and status of EU nationals living in the UK, nor UK nationals living in the EU, while the UK remains in the EU. As an EU citizen it is now mandatory to register as a resident if you intend on living in Spain for more than three months. You must register in person at the Oficina de Extranjeros (immigration office) - visit: http://www.seat.mpr.gob.es/portal/servicios/extranjeria/extranje ria_ddgg.html for regional offices - or a designated police station, which you can find at: https://www.policia.es/documentacion/ oficinas/oficinas_extran.html You must make an appointment online before going to your local office or station, which can be done on the Spanish public administration website: https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/ icpplus/index.html When making your appointment you must select the province where you live and then the option ‘certificados UE’ and follow the instructions. You take the following documents with you to your appointment: Passport or other identity document (not expired) Official form (EX-18), two copies, filled and signed by the UE national. In addition, you will need other documents, depending on your situation: • (employed) - contract of employment or other proof of your employment status. • (self-employed) - proof of registration in the register of economic activities or other proof of your employment status. • (not employment in Spain) - Proof of: health cover valid in Spain; sufficient means to support yourself and your family. • (pensioners) - provide proof of public health cover. • (students) - proof of your registration in an educational establishment; proof of public or private health cover; formal declaration that you have sufficient means to support yourself during your stay. You will be issued with a credit-card sized residence certificate which will include your name, address, nationality, NIE number, and date of registration. The old A4 residence certificates are still valid, and you do not need to apply for a credit-card sized alternative unless your circumstances change, for example you move house. But you can if you want to, at any time. After five years of being registered as a resident, you can apply for a certificate of permanent residence in Spain. The card will be similar, but state that you are a ‘residente permanente.’ This information is for guidance only, and should not be taken as legal advice. If in any doubt, seek professional help.

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A MALAGA horse shelter has been deemed unfit for pur pose by both Local Police of ficer s and animal welfare professionals, after an inspection revealed animals were living in squalid conditions. Sources suggest the centre was housing dogs, chickens and other animals without per mission, and the owner s wer e not qualified to deal with any illnesses they had. Not only that, but they were living amongst bodily waste, rubbish and o l d f u r n i t u r e i n a n e nv i r o n m e n t which amounted to abuse, inspectors said. Two tanks kept in an outside car park containing manure, also risked contaminating ground water there. The animals were exposed to the sharp and rusty edges of the shelt e r s , t h at we r e m a d e o f m e t a l mesh, wood and other waste materials. Dogs there were found living without enough ventilation and lighting, police said. The case has now been passed to animal welfare authorities.

IJAS Council hosted the last of a series of workshops on Monday which saw volunteers learning personal development skills for everyday life. The workshop for Mijas’ volunteer corps was held at the council’s employment depar tment building. Laura Moreno, the council’s volunteering spokesper son, said the session was aimed at giving participants the tools they needed to improve the care they give to those they work with. “Volunteers are often confronted with the fears of the people they ser ve and even their own fears. It is very important therefore that they know how to face such fears and how to manage them. “The aim of these workshops is to give the volunteers techniques they can use in their everyday lives,” Moreno said. T he wor kshop saw par ticipants taught fear management techniques by Esther Mesa, a professional lecturer on such issues. Mesa said it was important to teach such skills to volunteers because they had to face fearful situations daily.

CREDIT: Mijas Council

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TRAINING SESSION: Volunteers were taught how to overcome fear in their work. “We are faced with many things that make us feel insecure in our daily lives, both personal and professional, and we must know how to face them. “We may be afraid in numerous situations, such as facing the public, illness, death and so on. It is precisely the voluntar y groups and associations that, in their dedication, face both their own problems and those of others,” Mesa said.

Several more events have been organised in the run up to Volunteer Day on December 5. These include food collection training days on November 30 and December 1. The volunteer cor ps that attended the sessions included members of the Spanish Association against Cancer, School Step Volunteers, the Association of the Relatives of Alzheimer’s patients and the Red Cross.

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Police rescue man

Playground works MARBELLA Council workers are set to begin renovations to two playgrounds on beaches in the area. Workers are due to carry out the renovations on the playgrounds on the El Faro and La Bajadilla beaches. The works have been backed by almost €64,000 in council funding. Javier Garcia, the council’s parks and gardens spokesperson, said the works were being under taken because equipment at the playgrounds was in a poor state of repair. “The metal structures have been deteriorated by rust because they are so close to the sea. The rust is so bad that the equipment no longer complies with safety regulations,” he said. The works are set to be finished by December 10, Garcia added.

Statuesque tribute GUARDIA CIVIL officers in Mijas were welcomed by council officials on Monday for the unveiling of a statue which pays tribute to policewomen. Monday was the 30th anniversary of the first woman joining the Guardia Civil, mayor of Mijas Juan Carlos Maldonado said the ceremony showed the town was committed to guaranteeing equality. “The statue is a double tribute to the Guardia Civil and to the women who work for it,” he said. “It is a sign of respect, suppor t and gratitude for the force,” the mayor added. The council’s public works spokesperson, Jose Carlos Mar tin, said on Twitter that the tribute to female officers is to recognise their ‘magnificent’work.

CREDIT: Jose Carlos Martin, via Twitter

EFFORTS from two National Police officers to revive a man who went into cardiac arrest in Fuengirola probably saved his life, according to doctors who treated him later. A witness contacted the emergency services to inform them the man had collapsed in the Plaza Salvador Gonzalez Anaya. Sources suggest the man had been with a friend when he began clutching his chest before falling unconscious after an apparent heart attack. Officers arrived to find the man struggling to breathe and he stopped moving moments later. They then performed CPR on him for around 10 minutes before paramedics arrived and relieved them. The man was taken to Costa del Sol Hospital.

STATUE UNVEILED: The tribute honours women in the police force. “Our female officers deserve the tribute and more,” said the Malaga branch of the Guardia Civil officers’ AUGC

trade union. The unveiling of the statue saw Mr Maldonado and senior Guardia Civil officers deliver

speeches to an audience of both men and women officers. Several councillors were also present.

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Enjoy ADANA’s Christmas Fair nation and for more details please contact : adanaevents@gmail. com. A DA N A ( A s s o c i a tion for the Rights of Abandoned Animals) is an animal charity on the Costa del Sol run by volunteers. Its aims are to promote love and affect i o n fo r a n i m a l s , t o provide facilities for the shelter and care o f a b a n d o n e d , s i ck and injured animals w hilst seeking new homes for them, and to assist the local authorities with such animals. ADANA never puts down a healthy animal. T he charity operates a dog shelter in the Estepona ‘campo’ on proper ty leased by the local gover nment and r un b y A DA N A e m p l o y ees and volunteers. I t a l s o o p e r at e s a

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T’S now that time of year to book your place at the A DA N A C h r i s t m a s Fair, a popular yearl y event to be held on Sunday November 25 fr om 10.30am to 4pm in the Palacio de Congresos Estepona. Why not have a cubicle or a ta ble to raise money not only for your self or your organisation, but to suppor t Adana in its wor k of rescuing and caring for the abandoned dogs of Estepona and he sur rounding area? L a s t y e a r ’s eve n t was a great success with an excess of 70 stalls selling various t y p e s o f wa r e s a n d hundreds of members of the public buying them. Cubicles are a €30 donation and table spaces are a €25 do-

FESTIVE FAIR: Santa (inset) will also be present at the fair for which donations are welcome. second-hand shop in Estepona which is in

need of good quality goods to sell. At this time ther e are some 120 dogs being cared for at the s h e l t e r, all breeds (except those on the Andalucian dangerous dogs list) all shapes, sizes and ages. R e c e n t l y, three puppies thought to be only three weeks old were found by ADANA staff in a box

by the gate when they ar rived for work. These puppies needed hand feeding a n d w e r e c a r e d fo r by senior volunteer s, and ar e now in foster care. Approximately 2030 dogs are rehomed each month, some here in Spain and a number abroad, but more remain.

M o s t o f A DA N A’ s staff are volunteers, and mor e would be ver y welcome, be it to help clean and care for the dogs at the shelter, walking and socialising, helping with the shop, or fundraising. The shelter can be contacted seven days a week between 9am and 2pm on 952 113 467.

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Obituary

A farewell to a Costa pioneer

PIONEERING member of the expatriate community Shelagh Te n n a n t h a s d i e d o f cancer aged 75. She may have been friend to the rich and famous, and a shrewd business woman w ho was r esponsible for opening the first English pub in Tor remolinos,

but she was also a good friend to the less fortunate. Many a down-ontheir-luck or lonely expat found themselves at the centr e of Shela gh’s wor ld w h e r e s h e g at h e r e d them up and brought them into the community, with her ever anxious to give

w hatever help she could. She fir st made her mark on the Costa del Sol as par t of the ‘ i n c r o w d ’ i n To r r e molinos. Newl y marr i e d t o D a v i d Te n nant, the son of Baron Glenconner and decades older t h a n h e r, h e o f fe r e d to buy Shelagh Fuen-

HAPPY DAYS: In later years with husband Ajit. gir ola castle to tur n into a family home. “W hat would I do with a ruined castle?” she retor ted. Instead they invested two million pesetas in a p i z ze r i a w h i ch failed to prosper. Undeterred, and showing the strength o f c h a r a c t e r, tenacity and unquenchable spirit that defined her, Shelagh had the foresight to tur n the business around by selling drinks and playing British music from the likes of The Kinks and T he Beatles - almost unhear d of in Tor remolinos at the time. The music bar soon became the place to be seen, and she went on to open a successful restaurant, as well as a boutique in Marbella in later years. T he for mer model later str uck up a friendship with famed manager of T he Beatles, Brian Epstein, and when the band visited Madrid, she was given r esponsibility for translating, since the tour manager could not speak English. Indeed Shelagh enjoyed many an hour chatting over cof fee and watching the

Shelagh with Ajit’s grandson Vijay.

wo r l d go by with John Lennon. Her second marriage was to Ajit Kuner, a well-known businessman and former rally driver originally from Uganda. He predeceased her, passing away in 2016. David Tennant died in 1968. S h e l a g h ’s i l l u s t r i ous life was dealt a number of tragic blows. Her brother Mar k was killed in the Rhodesian Civil W a r, a n d o n e o f h e r daughters, Camilla, d i e d o f l u n g c a n c e r, aged just 31. Her strength of ch a r a c t e r w a s t e s t ed fur ther when daughter Titania, who Shelagh had only got to know as a g rown woman, died of septicaemia after child birth. Shela gh’s other brother Michael R a i n e y, w a s a w e l l -

Shelagh with Pepito, one of her waiters. known fashion des i g n e r, b e s t k n o w n for his 1960’s London boutique, Hung On You. H e d i e d l a s t y e a r, aged 76. Living life to the f u l l w a s ev i d e n t l y a fa m i l y t r a i t , a s S h e lagh’s mother Marion Wrottesley was a socialite who mixed with ever yone fr om T he Rolling Stones to the Kray Twins. In addition to an heir to a barony, Marion’s husbands included writer Alec Waugh, who immortalised her in his most celebrated novel, Fuel for the Flame. Shelagh is sur vived by daughter Claudia, and six grandchildren.

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Picasso gets Italian praise THE works of the renowned painter Picasso have been celebrated in an event in Milan, and Malaga Council participated. The Picasso Metamorfosi exhibition, is taking place at the Palazzo Reale cultural centre, and will run

Truancy rates SCHOOL officials in Mijas said there were no cases of truancy reported to youth prosecutors while attending a quarterly meeting. Officials meeting for the School Absentee Commission said that Mijas’ truancy rate was the lowest in the Costa del Sol. Maria Car men Carmona, the council’s social services spokesperson, said the rate was evidence of the work being done by her department in co-operation with schools. “The dedication of the department and all the strategies put in place have allowed us to eradicate these cases in this quarter,” Carmen Carmona said. Rates of ‘mild’ absenteeism reached 0.15 per cent in the town with no cases of ‘chronic’ absenteeism.

Search called off

RELIEVED friends and family have been reunited with a 36-year-old man from Fuengirola who had not been seen since November 3. Spain’s missing persons service put out an alert to find Leandro Palmero Jimenez amid concer ns he may not have had the medication he needs to take. The search has been called off as the man has been found alive and well, though no further details have been released.

until February 17, 2019. More than 100 travel agents, tour operators, industry professionals and journalists attended the event. After being treated to a guided tour, the group were informed about Picasso’s childhood in Malaga, the

cultural richness of the city, and about the events that Malaga will be hosting in 2019. To generate interest in the Spanish ar tistic genius, the Milan Tourism depar tment has also launched an online Picasso quiz.

The quiz will be promoted on social media and will contain a range of questions about the life and works of the great man. The winner will enjoy a weekend to Malaga for two, with a guided tour of the Malaga Picasso museum.

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Fruit theft falls

Attack men sought BOTH the Guardia Civil and the Local Police have started an investigation to find three men in connection with an alleged rape in San Javier. According to reports, the woman was attacked in the early hours of Saturday morning in Calle Maestre. She was found by the Local Police roaming in the middle of the road in a state of shock and confusion. She then told them that she’d been having drinks with some friends in a nearby bar and that on the way home she’d been assaulted by the three who tried to strip her naked. She was unable to provide a description of the men, and police are asking for witnesses to the incident to come forward.

SHRINKING: Laboratory staff reducing to ‘worrying’ levels.

Lack of police cover SAN JUAN de Alicante is a municipality with more than 2 3 , 0 0 0 i n h a b i t a n t s , a n d ye t over the weekend there is only one Local Police officer on pat r o l d u e t o t h e l a ck o f s t a f f numbers. Accor ding to the Provincial Secretariat of the Professional Union of Local Police and Firefighters (SPPLB), there was only one policeman on duty in the police station in San Juan, and

another out and about on patrol, which ‘puts the security of both the police and local people at risk.’ According to repor ts, this is due to the police being frustrated at the lack of numbers, and t h e y ’ ve a l s o s t o p p e d d o i n g overtime.

Brit dies snorkelling A 55-YEAR-OLD British man died o n t h e b e a ch o f E l s Te s t o s i n

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Dogs found in poor state

Hospital laboratory staff concerns Photo credit: Hospital de Denia

LOCAL POLICE based in Albatera have successfully finished an operation aimed at preventing a series of thefts of pomegranates in the area. This is carried out each year during the harvest period of this particular fruit, and this year it’s been noticed that there has been a noticeable fall in robberies from the orchards. Only one person has been arrested compared to eight people last year.

SINCE the running of the laboratory services in Denia Hospital was awarded to an outside company back in 2012, cuts in the workforce have reached a worrying extent after slowly shrinking and is now affecting the service being offered. And even when a new company, Analiza SA, took over only a year ago the cuts continued to the extent there are only 28 employed; this compares to 51 in Gandia Hospital and 44 in the Marina Baixa Hospital in Villajoyosa. According to repor ts in the Spanish media, there have been concerns at the standard of service being offered by the laboratory, and these have come from both patients and medical staff. Allegedly, samples are being lost and delays occurring, all of which leads to increased stress levels. In addition, it’s understood that much of the laboratory equipment in Denia has become obsolete without any intention to modernise it.

A LARGE number of dogs have been

rescued and taken into care after they were discovered to be part of an alleged illegal animal breeding operation in Alicante. A total of 56 dogs - many of which were discovered to be blind, with tumours and had suffered various amputations - are now being looked after by the authorities, but new homes are being sought for them. The 56-year-old female owner of the

SAFE: The team who rescued the 56 dogs... with two lucky puppies.

Benitachell. According to reports, the man h a d g o n e w i t h a f r i e n d fo r a swim and to go snorkelling in the s e a o f f a p a r t o f t h e b e a ch w h i ch i s o n l y a c c e s s i b l e b y a path. While the pair were in the water, his companion lost sight of his friend and the alar m was r aised w hen he didn’t surface and then failed to retur n to the beach. Maritime Rescue Officers who h a d g o n e t o t h e s c e n e l at e r fo u n d t h e l i fe l e s s b o d y o f t h e m a n f l o at i n g i n t h e s e a i n t h e darkness. He was taken from the water to the por t of Javea where they were met by the Guardia Civil.

apartment where the dogs were kept in appalling conditions, was arrested. At the same time, the authorities are trying to determine if the home was being used as an illegal breeding establishment, as when the woman was arrested and the dogs were being rounded up, she asked the police not to take some of the puppies as ‘they had already been sold.’ The vet at the Animal Shelter where the dogs were taken, Pablo Sentana Gadea, said: “They are malnourished, are full of parasites, have tumours, long claws, and some showing signs that they’ve never seen sunlight. Five of them are also pregnant.”

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Rescued on mountain

IREFIGHTERS h ave rescued two young people from mountains near to Marbella after they got lost while hiking last Sunday. E m e r g e n cy Serv i c e s s a i d t h e t wo wa l ke r s , b o t h fo r eigners, called them in the evening after they lost their way in the Sier ra Blanca mountain range. The walkers had arrived at the Nagueles Quarry on a motorcycl e at a r o u n d 6 p m . They set off walking from there, but became lost once the sun had set. T h e y we r e n o t

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Cleaning tricycles go electric

gency services said. Firefighters put their mountain r es-

OFFICIALS with Fuengirola Council have given the town’s cleaners new electric tricycles to help speed up work. Mayor Ana Mula was on hand to present the 20 vehicles to cleaning workers on the town’s promenade last

cue protocol into action after the hikers told them they had

week. She was joined by the council’s cleaning spokesperson Pedro Vega. The vehicles are equipped with everything workers need to do their job quickly and efficiently and their electric motors mean they do not pollute.

gotten lost. E m e r g e n cy services personnel used GPS tracking to help l o c at e t h e m . T h e y were eventually able to find them using torches and through sound signals. Firefighter s found t h e h i ke r s v i s i b l y cold but in good health. Mountain rescue g ave them drinks, food and blankets and emergency ser vices said they did not require medical assistance. The hikers were retur ned to their parked motorcycle in the Nagueles Quarry at around midnight.

Mula said: “Fuengirola’s cleaning service is one of the best, especially when compared to surrounding towns. “We have been committed to the service for many years and we have to put in measures to keep improving it.”

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Water supplies AN agreement has been signed between two water suppliers giving the Costa del Sol access to billions of additional litres every year. The deal, struck between the Costa del Sol supplier ACOSOL and the Campo de Gibraltar’s ARCGISA, state seven billion litres of water will be transferred annually to the former. T he agreement was reached with the help of the Junta de Andalucia’s Environment Department. T he deal states 158 litres will be channelled from the Drinking Water Treatment Station in Arenillas, Castellar de la Frontera, every second. The water will flow into La Paloma plant in the Costa del Sol.

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QUAINT: The town is famous for its winding streets. WATCHTOWERS: Provided lookout points during battles between the Spanish and Moors.

THE SPANISH: Built the Iglesia de la Concepcion on the site of a former Arab mosque.

founded by Bronze-age dwellers, the Tartessians. Invasions by the Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans followed suit, and under the Romans the town eventually became a thriving commercial centre, aided by its proximity to a road connecting Malaga and Cadiz. Later, in 714 AD, Mijas was captured by the Moors who built an Arab mosque whose ruins form part of the site of the current Iglesia de la Concepcion Inmaculada. This 16th

century church is still in use. The Catholics battled to regain the area in 1485, building Mijas Castle as a fortification, the ruins of which are still visible on Paseo de la Muralla. A series of vigias (watchtowers) were also built during this period. The Spanish eventually regained final control of Mijas at the end of the 15th centur y and today, Mijas’ whitewashed walls reveal a town steeped in histor y, both ancient and modern.

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TENS of thousands of tourists flock to the stunning whitewashed village of Mijas each year, attracted by the town’s winding roads, artisanal shops and views of the Mediterranean sparkling below. Whole coachloads of tourists from around the world make their way up mountain roads carved out of the Sierra de Mijas to visit the famous town. And Spanish travellers frequent Mijas too, drawn to its flamenco festival, open air theatre and newly renovated main square. While Mijas is well-known for its good food, weather and theatre, it is less widelyknown that the town is a hidden cultural gem. Whereas Spain’s Roman and Moorish heritage is fairly well-publicised, it is easy to forget Mijas itself also has roots tracing back thousands of years. Known as Tarnisa or Tarmina in Roman times, Mijas dates back to prehistoric times when the town was

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Ancient roots

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MIJAS CASTLE: Was built by the Spanish to defend against the Moors.

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The evolution of La Cala

TODAY La Cala de Mijas is a wonderful mixture of authenticity and affluence, a lively town with a thriving social scene. The beautiful beach is lined with bars, restaurants and leisure facilities, while the centre of the town benefits from the same, together with fountains for roundabouts, a ‘round’ Spanish gentleman staring around him in bemusement, manicured tree-lined avenues and individually quaint shops. In addition, the large British and Irish population, together with Spanish locals, benefit from an array of sporting opportunities. As well as being home to a large, popular golf course, La Cala boasts a multi-purpose sports complex which has five areas of health and fitness, heated swimming pools, and a full sized football pitch among other facilities. But until the beginning of the Spanish tourist boom in the 1960’s, La Cala de Mijas was a small agricultural, typically Andalucian whitewashed fishing village. Historically it has been a place of defence, fortified with

THRIVING: La Cala de Mijas.

FEATURES: La Cala mixes quaint and modern.

HISTORIC: The 16th century Torre Bateria La Cala del Moral.

four towers along the coast Mediterranean coast of Andalucia, to give notice of the presence of enemy ships to the garrisons of nearby Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Marbella. La Cala was one of the places where the Berbers attacked. The restored 16th century Torre Bateria La Cala del Moral remains an impressive tourist attraction on the seafront. The others are: the New Tower of La Cala del Moral (possibly the most modern tower along the coast, from the 19th century); Torre de Calahonda (16th century); Calaburras Tower (built around 1515 in the Punta de Calaburras) Previously known as ‘La Cala del Moral,’ (the Bay of Mulberries, due to the mulberry trees growing in the area), the name was changed to La Cala de Mijas in the 1970’s to avoid confusion with similarly named Cala del Moral just outside Malaga In those early tourist days, La Cala boasted just 30 fishermen’s cottages, a couple of bars, a butcher’s shop, a greengrocer, a school, a small chapel and an open-air summer cinema.

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The historic chapel on the rock

LA Ermita de la Virgen de la Peña de Mijas (Chapel of the Virgin on the Rock) is a Catholic holy site and monastery in Mijas which was excavated in the rock around 1548 by Mercedian friars. According to tradition, Marian apparitions began at the site in 1586, when two young shepherds, Juan and Asuncion Ber nal Linaire, are said to have seen a vision of Mary above the church. They reportedly witnessed a white

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public car park, where all the tourist buses arrive, and next to the spectacular panoramic view of El Compas. The official festival of the patron Saint Capella Virgen de la Peña is still celebrated in September 8 each year, with a procession from the cave chapel itself, which is now more of a sanctuar y and peaceful pace. Tourists from all over the world visit the holy site, and it is also a popular venue for weddings.

CHAPEL: The site of numerous reported Marian apparations.

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Blazing a trail SPAIN’s landscape offers some of the most scenic routes in the world for hiking enthusiasts, and the Sierra de Mijas is no exception. This mountain range lies between Andalucia and the Costa del Sol Occidental, reaching a highest point of 1,150 metres at the Pico Mijas. Composed mainly of marble and limestone, these mountains are carpeted with wild flora and offer stunning Mediterranean views, as well as the chance to spot wild mountain goats. The range’s high peaks also create various microclimates, making for a varied viewpoint from each mountain. The drier hills just above Mijas provide arid, dramatic landscapes, while the northern peaks benefit from much more vegetation. In contrast, Pico Mijas itself, better-known as La Bola (the ball) to locals, is filled with pine groves, carob trees and wild olive trees. It also offers sightings of eagles, falcons, and dormice, and eagle owls. The Sierra de Mijas offers many clearly-marked paths making each peak ideal for hikers, cyclists and nature lovers of all abilities. Expect to be greeted by the smell of wild rosemar y, thyme and lavender, and to

PINE GROVES: Fill the Sierra de Mijas. POPULAR HIKE: The Cerro del Moro is easily identified by its antenna tower.

make your way through swathes of fennel, orchids, holm MOUNTAIN GOATS: Are among the flora and fauna on oak, and juniper. Bird display. watchers may also want to look out for the Peña, with hikes graded by difficulty. robins and blue tits which make their Beginning from the Mijas Mirador homes in the mountains. (viewing point), the routes mainly A self-guided series of trails is set take in the souther n slopes of the out in a map provided by the Mijas Sierra de Mijas, providing information Tourist Office on Plaza Virgen de la about the accompanying nature via a

series of notice boards along the route. One popular hike to the Cerro del Moro takes enthusiasts up the 952 metre high peak where Mijas’ antenna towers are located. This vantage point offers 360 degree views across the mountain range, Mijas and the sea. For those less enthusiastic about going it alone, Mijas Town Hall offer guided hikes of the Sierra de Mijas every Saturday and Sunday at 9.15am. For more information, call 952 589 034, or email turismo @mijas.es.

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Advertising Feature THE short-term rental market is booming in Spain these days. This sector has transformed the whole tourism industry and changed the landscape of travel, presenting a challenge to the hotel industry in the process. According to a study by the Institute of National Statistics, overnight stays in nonhotel accommodation (apartments, campsites, rural tourism and hostels) exceeded 19.9 million in July 2018. Nevertheless, we live in an ever-changing world. With the emergence of new technologies and increasing options, tourists are becoming more and more demanding, and the rules of the game have changed with them. In the past, property managers only needed to have a clean property with some basic amenities to have it occupied, but now they have to work hard to meet tourists’ wide ranging tastes, needs and expectations. It is important that every guest has a positive and memorable experience

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throughout the entire booking process. But even having your property spotlessly clean, all

amenities available as advertised, comfortable furniture and the latest technology does not guarantee that the

guest will not leave a negative comment or will not request compensation for whatever they did not like.

It may be literally anything, from location or check-in procedure to availability of amenities, sometimes reaching the point of absurdity as seen in the press. The situation is getting worse with customers forcing hosts to compensate or refund them, regardless of whether the complaint stands up to their rental agreement signed by guests before entering the property. It demonstrates that, as the industr y is relatively new, there are still many things that need to be changed and regularised both by authorities and rental websites. In Rafleys Costa del Sol we make sure we keep up with changes in the holiday rental industry, as well as technology, legislation and trends. We always pursue the interests of our property owners, striving to provide them with maximum benefits, offering a full A-Z service, so all they have to do is to receive their income every month.

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FLAMENCO: Shows take place in Mijas’ yearly Flamecno Festival in July.

What’s on in De ‘TIS the season to be jolly, as they say. And Mijas is certainly getting in on the festive action with a series of events spanning December. First up is the International Christmas Fayre on Mijas Costa from Thursday November 29 to Friday December 14, offering festive food treats and gifts from around the world on Bulevar de la Cala. Next is the first Mijas Craft and Gourmet Market, offering up artisanal and unusual food and handmade goods just in time for gift-giving. Taking place from Saturday December 1 until Sunday December 16, the market will be located in the car park on Bulevar Caleño in La

Cala de Mijas. Get into the festive spirit early with a party hosted by the La Cala de Mijas Lions club on Saturday December 8 from 7pm. The charity’s 2018 Christmas party will involve cava, canapes, a three-course meal and drinks for €45 with party-goers dressing in black tie or lounge suits. Tickets are available from the organisation’s charity shop on Calle Torremolinos in La Cala de Mijas. Christmas comes to Mijas Pueblo in the middle of the month, with two Christmas concerts put on by the town hall. On Tuesday December 11, Mijas Town Hall will open its doors from 6pm, while on Thursday

December 13 a second concert will take place in the La Cala Town Hall office on Bulevar la Cala, 45 from 6pm. One for history buffs, Mijas’ annual Disembarkation of Torrijos re-enactment on Sunday December 16 at Playa Charcon at 11am. This traditional event marks the return of Spanish General Jose Maria Torrijos to Mijas Costa in 1831 after an unsuccessful mission to restore a constitution ensuring Spanish rights. New Year’s Eve will be celebrated throughout Mijas in traditional Spanish style on Monday December 31 with the eating of 12 grapes, one for each stroke of midnight.

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MIJAS doesn’t just throw a good party in December, this busy town hosts a range of festivities throughout the year. In January, Christmas fun will continue into the New Year in keeping with Spain’s beliefs, offering up a Three Kings parade throughout the streets of Mijas on Saturday January 5 and gift-giving the following day. The following month, Mijas throws its annual car nival, involving plenty of fancy dress, parades and events, while in March and April the town celebrates Easter with processions and a Passion of Christ scene. Each May, Mijas Town Hall organises an International Day event, bringing different nationalities together to learn more about each other over food, drink, music and shows. June sees the celebration of La No ch e d e S a n Ju a n , c e leb r at in g t h e longest day of the year with a fireworks display at midnight. In Jul y, the Flamenco Dance Festival takes place in Mijas Pueblo, offering traditional dance displays, w hile in August there is a Latin American dance festival, open air theatre shows and a rock music festival. Mijas’ annual feria takes place in September when the town comes out to enjoy stalls, bars, traditional flamenco dancing, Spanish horse shows and sherry tasting.

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Artisanal Mijas

MIJAS’ STREETS: Boast a variety of artisanal businesses. WHEN thinking of Mijas you might picture its whitewashed buildings, panoramic views over the sierra or tree-lined streets. But delve a little deeper and this mountain town also boasts a treasure-trove of artisanal goods. Even before the growing trend for one-of-akind, handmade goods, Mijas was ahead of the curve, playing host to an array of shops selling locally made goods. From Mijas honey to olive oil, leather goods, handmade chocolates and artisanal ice cream, Mijas offers something for discerning foodies and fashionistas alike. A tour of the town’s main square - Plaza de la Virgen de la Peña - offers a selection of independently-owned shops sell-

HAND-CRAFTED WOOD: is a local speciality. ing small leather goods, as well as bakeries displaying freshly made pastries, cookies, and smoothies. In workshops, local craftsmen sell hand-whittled wooden pieces and artisanal jewellery, while locally produced honey and olive oil are also widely available. A short walk from the leafy square will also take in a wine museum, offering a wide selection of wines from

the Sierra de Mijas and Malaga Province. For those more interested in the roots of Mijas artisanal heritage, a trip to the Mijas Molina de Harina (flour mill) is a must. One of the town’s most-important historic exports, flour used to be produced in Mijas in large quantities amongst its 22 mills. And finally, no tour of Mijas’ ar ty offerings would be complete without taking in the Mijas Contemporary Arts Centre (CAC) on Calle Malaga, which houses the world’s second largest collection of Picasso ceramics. The museum also hosts works by other prolific Spanish artists, including Joan Miro and Salvador Dali and more than 600 works in total. Further art galleries can be found throughout the town’s winding backstreets, show-casing locally-created watercolours, oil paintings and ceramics. To get the full ar tisanal Mijas experience, visit the town’s Tourist Office on Plaza Virgen de la Peña to pick up a map of the Ruta Talleres Artesanos de Mijas (artisanal workshop route).

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1308 Bistro fresh food guaranteed CURRENTLY being updated, the 1308 Bistro in Calahonda is open from 10am to 5pm offering a range of delicious breakfasts, snacks, sandwiches and lunch time specials. Wake up and smell the coffee and visit 1308 for a choice of great omelettes, English breakfast and crepes and much more. As the day goes on, you are welcome to try one of their special burgers (including a vegetarian one), a sandwich or one of their ever changing specials which often includes gambas pil pil, vol au vents or chicken curry to name a few and soon they will be offering a first class Saturday Brunch. There is a daily coffee and cake offer which for just â‚Ź4 gets you a tasty hot coffee and a small slice of whichever desserts are on the menu that day. Unlike some other establishments, everything is made freshly every day and there is nothing frozen.

Just some of the tasty snacks on offer at 1308 Bistro. The young couple who are running 1308 which is situated near the beach and the Calahonda markets intend to make this a bistro to remember and will be introducing an evening sitting which will offer a completely different range of food, mainly Asian, with dishes from India, Japan and Thailand. This is a new venture and a new stage in their life, but they are determined to quickly become a must visit venue for those in Calahonda, La Cala de Mijas and beyond. Keep an eye open for their soon to be completed upgrade, their Facebook page, but for the time being call them on 645 145 190 for more information or just turn up and enjoy what they have to offer at 11b/12b, C/C Valdepinos, Urb Calypso, Calahonda 29649 and be one of the first to give them five stars on TripAdvisor.

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FRIENDSHIP DAY: An annual event to celebrate ‘friends’ around the world.

Meeting the needs of expatriates

WITH an influx of foreigners moving into the area, the Mijas Town Hall took the pioneering step to create a Department of Foreigners in 1985. Since then it has evolved significantly and each year, the information service has increased, adapting to the needs of residential foreigners and tourists in the area. The ‘Departamento de Extranjeros’ provides a link with the rest of the municipal services and the public administration in general, as well as other institutions, organisations and groups. In short, it helps and advises foreigners, facilitating adaptation to their new environment and also bringing them closer to Mijas culture. According to the Mijas Town Hall, more than 22,000 foreigners annually use this free, confidential

and totally selfless service. In addition to consultations, the depar tment organises conferences, international events, projects, excursions and much more. Located in the Tenencia de Alcaldia de la Cala, Bulevar de la Cala, the service has four employees who speak a total of seven languages; Spanish, English, French, German, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian, and is available Monday to Friday, from 9am to 2pm. A spokesperson said: “The staff also understand the Spanish mentality and that of foreigners and generally knows how bureaucratic procedures work in other countries, which is fundamental to solve their problems.” In addition, the department organises an array of activities to bring the whole community togeth-

er and raises awareness about a wealth of issues. La Cala Live from May to September attracted around 4,000 people who were treated to a musical extravaganza every Thursday. And each year, it organises a Friendship Day, with Belgium being at the centre of last month’s event, for which organisers put on a packed line up of music, dancing, competitions, exhibition and awards. The depar tment stages language exchange workshops, and provides a day centre for pensioners three times a week. There are trips to places of interest across Spain, an annual Christmas market and informative and integration events. To contact the office, call 952 589 010 or email: frd@mijas.es.

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ARE you interested in buying a property in the Mijas Costa area? Then Riviera Estate is here to help you find exactly what you want. Riviera Estate has been in Mijas Costa for 20 years. Estate agent Miguel Martinez has spent that time amassing a wealth of knowledge and experience in buying and selling properties. And, you, the customer stand to benefit. W hether you’r e inter ested in a holiday home, business premises, a proper ty for investment or just

somewhere to live, Riviera Estate has something available for everyone. Staff there offer services face-toface and are on hand to advise if you have any questions. Also on the team is William H Oliver, a USA and Spanish lawyer who has 33 years of experience with the Spanish legal system and property law is his area of expertise. He is available to help guide you through the legal process of buying or selling your home on the Costa del Sol.

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MIJAS COSTA: Something available for everyone.

WHILST taking a walk in La Cala last week, we stumbled across The Deli. It looked very minimalistic from the outside but when we walked in, we saw a huge counter with so many yummy homemade goods for sale. We were quickly greeted by the waiter who politely showed us to an available table. As we were seated we were handed another menu with American themed sub baguettes and also a breakfast menu. We had never seen such a vast array of choices. After 15 minutes of deciding what to have, I chose the Mexican Benedict from the breakfast menu. Wow. A toasted muffin with the most perfect poached eggs on top which were then topped with chorizo, sliced avocado, a tomato and coriander salsa and then smothered in homemade hollandaise sauce. Jacob chose from the sandwich menu. He ordered the teriyaki pork. The freshly baked sub was absolutely bursting

DELICIOUS: The quiche was served with a red onion and concass tomato side salad. with sliced roast pork in a teriyaki glaze, topped with a fresh Asian coleslaw, pickled sushi ginger and lashings of wasabi mayo. Jenny wanted to order from the deli counter but couldn’t decide between the gorgonzola, broccoli and roasted red pepper quiche or the chicken chorizo and leek puff pastry pie. She went for the quiche and oh my, it smelt so good. All three of us had massive food envy of each other and had to go back two

days later to try more. I highly recommend The Deli. A lovely modern, clean place with great service and even better food. It’s easy to see that the boys who are working there put so much love into the food and everything is presented so nicely. Everything in the deli is home-made. From their sauces to their baked goods, they even brine their own salt beef and smoke their own hams. Wow wow wow. Go and give it a try guys!

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SCENIC: Marbella by day is the playground of the rich.

Buying and selling in today’s Spanish property market

Peter Bowerman RTN Newspaper talks with property expert Peter Bowerman about the Costa del Sol property market. Spanish market reports show that property prices have continued growing steadily over the last four years, with evidence that it is likely to continue at a sensible and sustainable rate. The market has been helped by significant international demand, affordable house prices, a rise in investment from a variety of financial institutions and a flourishing construction industry. Last year, Spain was also reported as being one of the best countries for the cleanest and safest beaches in the world by the Association for Environmental Education and the Consumer (ADEAC). Offplan and new build properties are once again in very high demand as they offer buyers some great off-plan discounts. Brexit news British buyers, regardless of Brexit, remain the largest group of foreign buyers, followed by the French, Belgians and Scandinavians, all jostling for position behind them.

Let’s face it, apart from the fluctuating currency markets, when you look at the facts, Brexit is very unlikely to make much difference to British buyers wanting a holiday home or permanent residence in Spain. It has been well reported that most of the terms have already been agreed, except some more complicated issues such as Ireland’s border control and final trade agreements. Points like reciprocal expat stability and health care are said to be already agreed in principle, as the Spanish also have over 100,000 people living in Britain. Even in the unlikely situation that no agreement is made, Spain’s economy relies heavily on British tourism and second home purchases, so expect an easy border crossing. Buying advice You really need to see a number of properties before buying so you can get a real feel for what’s available in dif-

ferent locations. It’s amazing how many clients are focused on wanting to be in a certain area, yet end up changing their mind halfway through their search process and buying in another area entirely. A master agent like ourselves covering the whole coast can offer clients just about every property for sale on the coast from Malaga to Gibraltar, and you only need to deal with one of our friendly staff to see everything, no need to contact lots of different agents and try to juggle individual viewing appointments all along the coast. This not only makes life a lot easier for you. Having just one agent viewing everything with you helps us understand exactly what you are looking for and gives you the best chance of finding your ideal property. There are no short cuts, websites provide good information but rarely portray the reality of the property or area. Many will disa ppoint,

with some new developments displaying example photos of million eur o penthouses, stating prices in the development star t from just €300,000. But obviously with that budget the photos are not going to reflect what you will actually be viewing in any way. Also, in some cases photos simply can’t portray the true beauty, size or surroundings of a property, so you really do need to spend a little time explaining exactly what you are looking for so we can guide you to the right properties to view. After we search through thousands of properties looking for the most suitable to your requirements and with our extensive knowledge of the coast and properties, we should be able to find your ideal property in under 10 viewings as long as your budget is realistic to your requirements. Selling advice If you are thinking about selling, now is a great time.

For more information on buying or selling property on the Costa del Sol, contact Peter or any of his team on Tel: (0034) 951 551 444 or email: info@OverseasDreams.com

VIBRANT: Puerto Banus is a hive of activity by night.

Again, using a master agent offers some major benefits, as we not only market your property throughout Europe and continually advertise your property on the best Spanish property portals and Costa del Sol property magazines, but we can also market your property through just about every Estate Agent on the Costa del Sol, via our four interagency property networks. This means you simply list your property with just us, deal with one of our team who will accompany every viewing, yet every agent on the coast will be able to offer your property to their clients and we simply share our commission with them. No more worries about giving out lots of keys or dealing with lots of different agents. Our valuers are very busy every day taking on new properties, so contact us now for a free valuation and the best marketing packages on the coast. We are waiting to show you what makes us stand out from all the other agents and look forward to getting you moving. Peter is a frequent contributor to the British and Spanish press and was on a panel of experts for Overseas Property Professional magazine, having spent most of his working life as a professional Real Estate Agent and Valuer. He is also the Managing Director of one of the coast’s top Master Real Estate Agencies ‘Overseas Dreams’ with registered offices in both Marbella and La Cala de Mijas.

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Escape to the Country The Hairy Bikers' Comfort Food Make Me a Dealer Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show Watchdog Live The Apprentice BBC News at Ten BBC London News A Question of Sport Michael Mcintyre's Big Show

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Outlaw ‘cures’ that endanger wildlife by Barry Duke

BACK in the 1980’s I was put on an NHS waiting list fo r s u r g e r y t o t r e at t e n donitis. It is a condition characterised by irritation a n d i n f l a m m at i o n o f t h e tendons around the wrist joint. In my case, it badly affected my left hand. But just a few weeks before the scheduled operation, a friend advised me to try acupuncture. He swore it would cure me, and gave me the number of a practitioner. I was sceptical, as I have always re gar ded alter nat i ve m e d i c a l t r e at m e n t s with utmost suspicion. However, curiosity won the day and I had two sessions with the acupuncturist. T he pain went away

and has never troubled me since. W h at g o t m e t h i n k i n g again about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) was a repor t I heard on BBC Rad i o 4 r e c e n t l y, a b o u t t h e immense damage being done to animal species by the demand in China for animal parts believed to cure a l l k n ow n m a l a d i e s , a n d 'devil possession'. I’d never heard of a creature called a pangolin until that report. Pangolins are a form of scaly anteater, and their scales - made of kerat i n - a r e b e l i eve d t o e n hance kidney function and cure asthma and psoriasis. Near l y one million pangolins have been poached in the past 10 years. At this rate, according to the One Green Planet blog: “This little scaly creature may be poached into oblivi o n b e fo r e m o s t o f t h e wor ld is even awar e they exist.” Ye t s t u d i e s s h ow t h at their scales have no curative effects whatsoever. A n o t h e r a n i m a l I ’d n o t

ON THE BRINK: Chinese medicine is driving the pangolin to extinction. heard of until hearing that repor t was the criticall yendangered saiga antelope fo u n d i n t h e r e g i o n o f Kazakhstan. In a bid to stop the trade in rhino horn - another substance much in demand by practitioners of TCM - the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) made the huge mistake of encouraging the hunting of t h i s s p e c i e s fo r t h e i r horns. Today, saiga populations have shrunk from the

millions to around 50,000, and the slaughter continues relentlessly. If this weren’t depressing enough, the BBC repor ted at the end of October that the Chinese government is now allowing the import of p owd e r e d fo r m s o f r h i n o hor n and bones from dead t i g e r s , w h i ch c o u l d b e used in ‘qualified hospitals by qualified doctors.’ That’s probably the most stupid thing I’ve read since

some fool of a Brexiteer one Irene Broadley - posted this message on her Facebook page: ‘So Europe are prepared to lose all h o l i d a y m a ke r s t h e n . B i g wide wor ld out there, you d o n’ t n e e d t o g o t o E U countries. Canar y Islands are glorious for a start!!!’ T he Wor ld W ildlife Fund (WWF) said in a statement t h at t h e m ove b y C h i n a wo u l d h ave ‘ d ev a s t at i n g consequences’ and be an ‘enor mous setback’ to effo r t s t o p r o t e c t t h e a n i mals in the wild. Acupuncture needles are one thing, but driving animals to the brink of extinct i o n o r u s i n g ex t r e m e l y cruel methods as in the c a s e o f b e a r s ke p t i n ‘crush cages’ so that their b i l e c a n b e ex t r a c t e d , i s quite another. It beggars belief that China, one of the wor ld’s top technological power s, is e n c o u r a g i n g r at h e r t h a n combatting super stitious b e l i e f s t h at a r e h av i n g such a devastating effect on many species.

Who’d be a husband? by Sandy Shore WITH some amusement, I recall our ship rolling to the ocean wave and the tilting mess room table emptying our breakfasts on the deck. Despite water lapping around our ankles we were a good humoured bunch. Such upsets were treated as storms in a teacup, which of course they were. More recently, before the break of dawn, I reached for my bedside glass and a little drink was spilled. Oh, the counterblast from my awakened wife was a sight to be heard. What followed was a stream of oaths that would have brought a blush to a sailor’s face; toxic invective accompanied the mopping up process. Now you know why women are not welcome as sailors. Forget the nonsense about their presence on a vessel being a bad omen. Such socalled superstition was a r use dreamed up by a Jack Tar who, having suffered his wife’s hysteria over a glass of spilled milk put that rumour around. Wives often complain that they

HAPPINESS: Does true bliss lie in marriage or in singledom? are not loved enough. The usual mantra is, ‘you never say you love me any more’ or ‘you don’t cuddle me like you used to do.’ Well, perhaps if women were more cuddlesome they might be. I recall a friend who as a husband

ticked every box. Yet, he was often left desolate by his being treated like he was something his spouse had discovered on the sole of her shoe. Later, he did find solace in a girlfriend and of course that too was his fault.

A wife, being human, will occasionally err. She forgets things and on occasion either loses utensils or breaks objects d’art. The husband’s response is usually, ‘It’s alright, love. It is har dly the end of the world.’ But, it is the end of the world if we do it and the minor sin will stigmatise our characters for evermore and a day. On occasion, our friends drive whilst we two take a backseat. The seatbelts are on and the scold’s tongue is trussed too and during the drive there isn’t a word of instruction or criticism uttered. This is when I think to myself, ‘Would my driving friend enjoy such peace if he instead of me was married to my wife?’ I very much doubt it. Dar n! I should have taken my dad’s belated advice: ‘Son, why get married and make one woman unhappy when you can stay single and make them all happy.’ To all those henpecked husbands out there, ‘cheer up, mate’; you’re not on your own by a long whisky shot. Grin and bear it until you’re the one whom she bears - with five other good men and true.

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Advertising Feature TINA and Steve Hall, both fr om Essex, ar rived on the Costa del Sol in 1997. Having been successful entr epr eneur s during their 36-year mar riage, with interests in building, boating and beauty, they are Calahonda’s newest restaurateurs. Their sole aim is to provide outstanding food with exceptional customer service at the English Garden in Calahonda. With this in mind, they recently unveiled French chef Joffrey Charles, former ly of Jof frey’s in La Cala, as their new Head Chef. Joffrey has worked ar ound the wor ld in Michelin starred restaur ants and r ecentl y featur ed in Channel 4’s A New Life in the Sun. Having cooked for Prince Char les, Kate Moss and Madonna, Joffrey is creating a new a la car te menu with an affordable bistro style offering. He will be collaborating with sous chef Andrew Wan, who former-

English Garden making waves l y wor ked for Gor don Ramsay. Their new menu will be launched on November 19, featuring fresh food with locally sourced ingredients. Everything will be home-made with dishes like duck parfait and fig jam, fr esh sea bass with potatoes rosti and a mouth-watering array of desserts. Fr om this week the restaurant will be open seven days a week from 9am to 11pm. The English Garden will of fer a scr umptious breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, along with weekly live music and an all-day Sunday r oast which is fast becoming popular with the locals.

NEW MENU: The restaurant’s new French chef Joffrey Charles will be serving outstanding food.

The restaurant will be open Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve with specially designed festive set menus by Joffrey. For more information please call Tina or Steve on 633 826 030. Website: www.theenglishgardenrestaurant.net Facebook: The English Garden Opening hours: 9am-11pm daily

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This week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook & Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala shows us an easy way to make home-made perfect pizza!

Everybody loves pizza! Steven Saunders FMCGB The Little Geranium La Cala de Mijas & Marbella

www.thelittlegeranium.com THE histor y of pizza goes back a l o n g w a y. Va r i o u s a n c i e n t c u l t u r e s p r o d u c e d f l at b r e a d s w i t h toppings thousands of years ago. In Sar dinia, Italian ar chaeologists found traces of pizza-style bread baked over 7,000 years ago. T he ancient Greeks made a flatbr ead w hich was flavour ed with toppings like herbs, onion, cheese and garlic. T he precursor of pizza was t h e fo c a c c i a b r e a d , a f l at b r e a d known to the Romans as panis focacius, to w hich toppings wer e then added. Moder n pizza devel-

oped in Naples when tomato was added to the focaccia in the 18th century. So nothing new about pizza but how can we successfull y evolve it? L a s t we e k I h a d a ye a r n i n g t o make a pizza, Michelin style so I made a pizzetta (a small pizza)! I created a simple flat bread base and then made a truffle cream sauce. I added wild mushrooms, truffle shavings and truffle oil as the topping and then added some grated parmesan and baked it in a hot oven until crispy. Finally I topped it with some panseared foie gras, a drizzle of honey, some micro cresses and basil oil then served it. The reaction was amazing. But I can hear you say that all sounds complicated and expensive. But using that basic for mula you can add what you like onto the cream sauce base and the results are fantastic. The cream sauce without tomato is the key. At home I top these

p i z z a s w i t h s l i c e s o f c o o ke d chicken breast, mushrooms, red onions and good mozzarella, simple but tasty. Pizza is probably the most variable of all foods. It can be vegetarian, pescatarian, for carnivores or even surf and turf (fish and m e at ) . Yo u c a n p r o d u c e a l i t t l e pizzetta starter for a dinner party topped with prawns, scallops or lobster for example. It’s a g r eat base for anything exotic or casual. No wonder the Romans fell in love with pizza!

Of course you can buy pizza and ad d to it but it’s just not the s a m e . T h i s r e c i p e i s e a s y. I t tastes home-made, fresh and kind of sexy! Bought pizza just fills a gap. One client told me that she wo u l d n eve r h ave t i m e t o m a ke the base and this is where the idea of a no yeast pizza base came fr om, simple and quick to do. H ave a g o at m a k i n g yo u r ow n and let me know how it went down!

Delicious pizzetta Ingredients for the base

(Makes four small pizzas) 350g plain flour (or flour with grains and cereal optional) 170ml of water 3 teaspoons of baking powder 1 teaspoon of salt A drizzle of olive oil

Ingredients for the cream sauce

250ml of cooking cream (Nata cocina) 1 small onion peeled and chopped 1 clove of garlic peeled and chopped A small glass of dry white wine or dry sherry 1 flat tablespoon of truffle oil 1 teaspoon of truffle pieces (sometimes found in the supermarkets) Maldon salt and white pepper to season

Method for cream sauce

• Pour the wine/sherry into a saucepan and add the onion and garlic and cook on low heat for a minute. Now add the cream and cook on low heat for two to three minutes.

• Pass sauce through a sieve into a clean saucepan • Finish with truffle oil and truffle pieces and season and serve.

Method for pizza dough

1. Heat the oven to 200C/fan/gas 6. Mix the dry ingredients together in a small bowl, add the oil and 170ml of water then stir until it forms a ball. If too stiff, add more water, it should be soft but not sticky. 2. Knead on a floured surface for three to four minutes. Roll into balls, then flatten out and cut into 4cm x 12cm (4.5 inch) rounds about 2mm thick. Add the white sauce and the toppings and bake.

Toppings

As discussed in the article above the toppings can be anything that you really desire. I love to make an exotic pizza so I top the cream sauce

Everybody loves pizza! with wild mushrooms (slightly pre-cooked) some finely shredded sweet onions and a little grated parmesan. Then whilst it’s cooking I seal fresh scallops or large prawns or foie gras and when the pizza is cooked (with the sauce and mushrooms on), I top the pizza with the foie or scallops and serve crispy and hot. Finish with a little pesto on top and some micro cress or finely chopped rocket leaves.

You can email Steven your questions or enquiries to: steven@thelittlegeranium.com. Steven Saunders FMCGB - The Little Geranium, La Cala de Mijas & Marbella www.thelittlegeranium.com

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What’s On FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9

Age Concern meet every Friday from 11am to 1pm at Peña Flamenca del Sur. We are located next to the Correos). Card bingo, raffle and friendship. Full social calendar. Just follow the sound of laughter. Age Concern offers advice, support, help and friendship, and look forward to seeing you. Helpline: 652 537 615. First Fuengirola Scout Group: every week from7pm 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.u3afuengirola costadelsol.com. Cancer Support Group (English-speaking): last Friday of every month at 5pm in the Hospital Costa del Sol café, Marbella.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10

Flamenco show: free every week from noon to 1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo. Organic market: every week from 10am to 1pm at 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 at Calle San Roque 65 (3 blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or visit www.acestepona.org.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11

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.u3afuengirolacostadelsol.com. Sunday market: every week over 200 stalls at La Trocha in Coin. All welcome. For more info call 618 826 852.

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Choral Presentation SAINT CECILIA is the Patron Saint of Music and her feast day is celebrated next Friday November 23 which sees a number of musical celebrations along the Costa del Sol. One of these will be a free performance by the Choral

Magnum Mysterium in the Church of Our Lady of Carmen in Estepona starting at 8pm. The choir was founded in 1987 by a group of people who simply loved to sing and its main focus at the time was on Spanish and European music of

MONDAY NOVEMBER 12

Age Care Association: weekly coffee morning at Tangee’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 from Mon to Sat, 1pm to 4pm at 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 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.walkingfootballspain.com for details. ‘Are you affected by someone's drinking?’ Al-anon 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 NOVEMBER 13

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 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 Tuesday 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,

HONOURING SAINT CECILIA: Magnum Mysterium of Estepona.

the Renaissance and Baroque periods but since then it has had a change of name and direction taking in a much wider selection of different music. Since 1992 it has been a not for profit Cultural Association which has performed through-

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 noon to 1.30pm. For more information contact Tony White on 952 494 730. American Club of Estepona (ACE): open from Mon-Sat, 1-4pm at 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 five-a-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.walkingfootballspain. 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@tapassociety.com.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 14

The Royal British LegionTorremolinos Branch: every Wednesday at 12.30pm at Vanilla Bar in Plaza la Nogalera, Torremolinos (opposite 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 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)

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out Spain and in a number of European Countries. This concert will see the choir performing eight different pieces under the direction of Professor of Music Miguel Ángel Garrido Sánchez and all are welcome until the church is full.

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, 1pm to 4pm at 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 NOVEMBER 15

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. In Mijas Pueblo our NEW meeting place is bar Julios Bartolo opposite the doctor’s surgery. We meet every Thursday from 11am until 1pm. Easy to find with parking right outside, you are guaranteed a warm welcome. Nice terrace with large indoor facilities for those cooler days. Age Concern offers advice, support, help and friendship, and they look forward to seeing you. Lifeline: 652 537 615. The Age Concern Charity shop can be found in C/Francisco Cano in Los Boliches and is open every weekday from 10.30am to 2pm. If you’d like to join a fun loving Volunteer Team for a few hours a week in our shop or maybe help taking our clients to their hospital or doctor’s appointment then please pop into our shop for more details or call Steve on 686 289 904 weekdays from 10am - 5pm 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 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@marriagewed dingservices.com to book a place. San Pedro street market: every week 9am to 2pm, Calle Jorge Guillen. TAPAS Crazy Craft Club: every Thursday at El Cruce in Coin 1pm to 3pm. Contact info@tapassociety.com.

www.rtnnewspaper.com WINTER may not be here quite yet, but there’s no doubt that flu season is of ficiall y r ound the corner. Now’s the perfect time to star t boosting your immune system with extra vitamins and minerals and the easiest way to do this is by filling yo u r d i e t w i t h n u t r i e n t rich food. Garlic has been scoffed to prevent colds for centuries, even befor e people knew a bout all the good stuff it contains. The smelly bulb has many antibacterial proper ties which help rid the b o d y o f t ox i n s a n d b a c teria so add an extr a cl ove t o yo u r m e a l t h e n ex t t i m e y o u h a ve t h e sniffles. A l t h o u g h sw e e t p o t a toes aren’t tr aditionall y thought of for their coldfighting proper ties, they are a great source of Vitamin A w hich helps to stop illnesses from entering your system. They’re also a great winter comfort food. Having the occasional cur r y night may not be as bad for you as you

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Flu fighters

F RO M r e h a b i l i t at i o n t o r e l a x ation, ther e ar e many r easons why people get massages. The field of Massage T herapy has been growing and ch a n g i n g i n r e c e n t ye a r s , and mor e and mor e people ar e realising that massage can have a wide range of benefits. Depending on what you need, a massage can help relieve pain, relax your muscles, improve your posture, or reduce your stress. Take a moment to consider some of the top r easons that people choose to get a massage. 1. Relieve stress and anxiety In today’s modern world, there seem to be more stresses than ever before. Taking time out from your busy schedule to come into your favourite spa, or to simply sign up for a chair massa ge at the local shopping centr e can help to reduce the amount of stress you are feeling. 2. Relieve lower back pain Lower back pain is a common complaint among many people, especially as they age. When severe enough, this kind of pain can lead to missed work or disability. Massage therapy can be effective in decreasing pain in your lower back, and in decreasing the disability associated with it. 3. Reduce pain in other areas of the body

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think, as many dishes contain the spice Tu r m e r i c - t h e n ex t b i g super food. H i g h i n a n t i - ox i d a n t s and a natural anti-inflammator y, it cleanses the body of any bad stuff w h e n t a ke n o n a d a i l y basis. Dar k, leafy g r eens ar e great sources of Vitamin C , which reduces the s y m p t o m s a n d d u r at i o n of a cold. Fo o d s r i c h i n V i t a m i n D, such as wild salmon, are also critical for battling winter ailments as it helps to prevent sinus infections. Eating any of these foods if you fall ill will also help you on the road to recover y, but it’s impor tant to drink lots of fluids w hile sick too. H o t b e v e r a g e s l i ke t e a will help to soothe a sore throat and fresh fruit juices will also give you that extr a vitamin boost w hen it’s most needed.

WINTER: Is coming... so make sure you’re prepared.

Top reasons to get a massage

RELIEF: A massage can help reduce muscle tension and improve flexibility.

To experience the benefits of a massage, contact Steve Mortimore CoE IAHT CMA, Sports Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer on 602 669 824 or email SportsMassageTherapist2@gmail.com. See next week for 5 more reasons to get a massage.

W hile lower back pain is ver y common, pain in other areas can a l s o b e t r e at e d w i t h m a s s a g e ther apy. Common ar eas w her e clients seek relief from pain are t h e n e ck , t h e s h o u l d e r s , k n e e and hip joints, and other areas of the body. T h e r e a r e m a n y c a u s e s fo r pain, and massage therapists are trained to help clients with pain caused by a range of conditions including ar thritis, cancer, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, myalgia, carpel tunnel syndrome, headache, trauma, and injury. 4. Reduce muscle tension From the highest paid profess i o n a l at h l e t e s t o t h o s e o f u s who follow more simple workout programmes, people who exercise can benefit from massage. Massage, par ticularly a special spor ts massage, can help with conditioning, r ange of motion, and flexibility, as well as speed up recovery from muscle injuries. 5. Improve flexibility For athletes and non-athletes alike, massage can improve the range of motion and flexibility of your muscles. Massage helps to s t i m u l at e b l o o d c i r c u l at i o n around your muscles, which increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to your muscles, leadi n g t o i n c r e a s e d f l ex i b i l i t y, among other benefits.

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Word Ladder Can you by changing 1 letter at a time, get from the first word to the last word in the given number of moves?

Puzzles Page

WOVE 1 2 3 4

Cryptic

Down 1 Staggered to find film by journalist (6) 2 Conservative getting cheeky and primitive (5) 3 Nothing holds a fastener (4) 5 Tiny page reproduced in ancient language (8) 6 Gold cot in jumble sale (7) 7 Spice Girl following eccentric (6) 8 Move around with new toxin (5) 13 Be a mate to Ben, fired indiscriminately (8) 15 Enormous religious service I have joined (7) 17 Vegetable buried in a bus depot at Orpington (6) 18 Fed up with hesitation and delay (5) 19 Promise place on the border (6) 22 Bird beheads the hound (5) 23 Pliny the Elder exposes a bounder (4)

GIFT Weekly Stars

Across 1 Some here can try to withdraw (6) 4 Get back, for example, in wet weather (6) 9 Use live broadcast that's had to pin down (7) 10 Cathy rocks the boat (5) 11 Employ sound sheep (4) 12 Design new tin cover (8) 14 Force the Spanish after the little devil (5) 16 Too thin, the result of a grand aunt (5) 20 The Spectator, a UK Sunday newspaper (8) 21 Small duck has a drink by the lake (4) 24 Accept Romeo leaves a bride (5) 25 Deem Reg wrong to have come out (7) 26 Exaggerate what’s contained in cover documents (6) 27 Claim supporter is in drink (6)

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with Mars. This is a time to look at things from the roots upwards, especially as Mars is so good at working alongside the negative aspects of nagging doubt, and confronting fear. Rest assured that whatever pops up this week will be adequately dealt with in one way or another.

Libra. Uranus. Planet of enterprise and structure takes on an endearing Mars with a flourish. You have recently issued a warning which was ignored, and the power you need now comes from both your strength and inner energies. You are not going to wait for long before someone realises where you are coming from!

Taurus. More light is shone on a matter that niggles you, and will continue to do so until a solution comes along. You are using your current hard work schedule to make yourself unavailable to talk through a simple matter, and in so doing you are bringing in a host of complications; when plain speaking is all that is required.

Scorpio. They say that there is a sting at the end of your tail, but it is not widely known how you hate to put it into action. This week may see you biting your tongue or striking out, and the option is yours. Blame the entry of warring Mars into dreamy Pisces for whatever you choose, but don’t hold back on anything right now.

Gemini. Actions early this week with Mars in Pisces mean that some forensic work has to be done to piece together a mystery that has to be solved for all concerned. Later on in the week Mars squares on Jupiter bringing wealth and riches to your door. You are close to proving your upholding, however, that truth is freedom!

Sagitarius. Jupiter is shacked up together with Mars, so don’t rely on your normal resourceful backing just when you need it. You will have to do things for yourself and not rely on anyone! With some careful planning you can nip things in the bud and appeal to others because you know how to get the much needed best result.

Cancer. You would be well to take this chance to examine very carefully the inner you, and to discover just what it is that makes it tick. You may be surprised at something you are about to be asked to do, but in the current scheme of things use this opportunity to show others just what you are really made of.

Capricorn. Mighty Mars is there to restore balance though there is no knowing what will be dug up to facilitate this. In hindsight there is a situation that you would have been best to avoid, but which needed attention; and now that things have gone pear shaped take the chance to wipe the slate clean!

Leo. Instead of taking things out on others look at yourself and the current sublime message that you are sending. The Sun brushes up to Kora, illuminating that you have done nothing wrong. Have some belief in yourself, let go, and you will no longer have to be out there on the defensive for absolutely no good reason.

Aquarius. Uranus has almost won a fitting battle with Mars this week, but you are putting a lot of love and light energy into all that you do. Hiding your light under a bushel and being backwards in coming forward cannot be helping you in anyway. Know who your true friends really are because they will guide you well.

Virgo. Family issues come to the surface, and it must be made clear that you wish to take your full share of a responsibility. What’s wanted right now is real action, which on this occasion speaks much louder then words ever could. Whilst a long term solution has to be found it is here and now something has to go!

Pisces. With some significant Planetary actions bringing powerful Mars to your door there is light at the end of the tunnel. Not only will your own powers make significant changes to a current situation, but it will serve to show you what you can do, standing you in good stead for the immediate near future and what it must bring.

Aries. A determined Uranus sextiles midweek

Code Breaker

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents N and 22 represents Z, so fill in N every time the figure 3 appears and Z every time the figure 22 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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16th - 22nd November Across 1 Select (6) 4 Give over (4) 8 Large seabird (9) 9 British nobleman (4) 10 If not (6) 13 Walk unsteadily (6) 15 Not excessive or extreme (4) 18 Drawing position in chess (9) 19 Chief or leader (4) 20 Succulent plant usually having spines (6)

Quick

Down 1 Remark, observation or criticism (7) 2 Come to pass (5) 3 Safe (4) 5 Escape or avoid by cunning (5) 6 Consume (3) 7 Discovered (5) 11 Quantity much larger than is needed (7) 12 Round flattish cap of felt or cloth. (5) 14 Snares (5) 16 Watchful (5) 17 Facts and figures (4) 18 Weep convulsively (3)

Across 1 Bag (paper, plastic) (5) 4 Sentado (7) 8 Cantantes (7) 9 Tuberías (5) 10 Arriba (8) 11 Mole (animal) (4) 13 To finish (doing something) (6) 15 Chain (6) 18 Jabón (4) 19 Retired (8) 22 Grande (5) 23 Inch (7) 24 Apellido (7) 25 Saint (5)

Down 1 Scales (instrument) (7) 2 Monday (5) 3 To threaten (8) 4 Tailor (6) 5 Kind (sort) (4) 6 Mejorar (7) 7 Taste (flavour) (5) 12 Toothpicks (8) 14 To hold on to (7) 16 Aguacate (7) 17 Morado (6) 18 Vende (5) 20 De nuevo (5) 21 Firewood (4)

English - Spanish The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

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Kenny’s Postbag Kenny, what is Astral projection and can I learn to do it, it sounds cool!? Max PJ. (SMS)

Hi Max, Astral projection is primarily an out of body experience that you bring about yourself. The idea is that your consciousness is capable of separating from the physical body it normally inhabits. Such detachment allows for travelling in this form throughout the Universe. Some people are very good at this, and take regular trips. It can be hard to set in motion, but if you are motivated by the concept give it a try. Make sure that you commence any travel knowing that your feet are here on the ground on Earth, because that’s where you have to come back to! Happy Travels!

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Kakuro

For Birthday Celebrants 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.

Embrace change, even if it is forced upon you, since it is for a reason not immediately apparent. It will be something special to keep close to, and it will allow you to take a confident stand as and when you need to, in a somewhat intriguing Astrological year ahead!

Sudoku

Funagram Unscramble the name of a famous English actor/comedian: ARIAS NOT KNOWN Unscramble the name of an often brightly-coloured bird (one word): HER FIG SKIN

Fill the grid so every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9

ANSWERS: - ROWAN ATKINSON - KINGFISHER

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SAVING CATS: Neuter and release. Following this, a new charity Asociacion Gatos de Manilva, has officially been unveiled and it is their aim is to carry out a trap, neuter and release programme. As a new charity, they are looking for assistance which can be by way of donation, volunteering, after

Triple A

care support post neutering, adoption, fostering or fundraising. A growing population of stray cat colonies have been developed in the area and their feeding programme is controlled and monitored daily. Check out their Facebook page for more information.

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Celebrate Christmas with us AS the cats and dogs being looked after by the Triple A Charity in Marbella look forward to Christmas and the New Year, the annual and very popular fundraiser at Conrad’s Il Ristorante has been announced. Tickets for this great night which will take place on Saturday December 15 from 8pm tend to sell out quite quickly especially as for €59.95 guests will enjoy a welcome drink, a three-course meal with wine or soft drinks and live music with Frank Scott. Naturally as the evening is being held to raise funds to help the charity continue with its work, there will be a raffle offering great prizes and those who attend will always be welcome to volunteer their ser vices or to make donations. Reser ve your place now by calling Conrad’s (which is situated in the

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‘WHAT greater gift than the love of a cat,’ said Charles Dickens. We have to agree with him. If a cat’s love is ear ned, it is of great value. But there are cat lovers, and there are cat lovers. One of our home owners on the Costa Blanca lives in a lovely villa with sea views, and 10 rescued cats who all adopted her. They chose her because she feeds the local strays who visit her property. This spring, she is looking for somebody who can care for her cats while she is away, between March and April. You would live in your own apar tment (cat free) and enjoy the villa, swimming pool and sea views, in exchange for minding her cats and cat visitors. If you can help Heide, then join as a house-

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BACK in September the Manilva Council in collaboration with various associations involved in the protection of cats paid for the trapping and neutering of 52 cats from a wild colony in the Castillo de la Duquesa. Once they had recovered from the surgery, all were released back so they could continue their lives without increasing the population of strays which could become a nuisance to residents and a health hazard. At the time, the council stated it believes it has a duty to pay for this work to the benefit of local residents and believes it is setting a trend which it hopes other councils will follow.

CHRISTMAS FARE: It won’t be a dog’s dinner. Avenida del Prado, Nueva Andalucia) on 951 319 554 , emailing events@tripleamarbel la.org or by calling Lily on 622 910 224.

Christmas is a time when children pester their parents to buy them a cat or a dog but sadly, many who give in and buy or adopt an animal often do so without considering the commitment they are making and New Year is the time where many of these animals are either abandoned on the streets of left outside animal refuges such as Triple A. It is absolutely true that whilst a turkey may be for Christmas, but a cat or a dog should be for life.

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Keeping a breast of things

by Michael Walsh

keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com T H E U n i t e d S t at e s h a s m u ch o n i t s p l at e , b u t putting politics to one side, the Land of the Free is the world’s largest exporter of p o r n o g r a p h y, a n d A m e r i c a n s a r e t h e m o s t av i d watchers of porn. Okay! Your point is? Havi n g c o m p l e t e d b o t h vo l u m e s o f a m a j o r wo r k o n classical sculptures, a major American periodical showed interest in reviewing my books. This is where things began to unravel. Having attached the app r o p r i at e i m a g e s t o t h e written content, there was a problem. Being inspired by Greek and Roman tradition, some of the sculptur es depicted figur es of u n cl o t h e d at h l e t e s a n d suchlike. The male figures presented a small problem, as the

BLOCKED: Liberty banned by Facebook for exposing a breast. statues por trayed the penis. Yes, these accessories a r e a fa c t o f l i fe w i t h o u t w h i ch t h e r e wo u l d n’ t b e 325.6 million Americans. The editor’s problem was the risk he ran if he was to illustrate these traditional

statues in his upmarket periodical. He writes: “The only thing that worries me is all these penises. I may have to limit t h e r ev i e w t o o n e o r t wo photos.” There was little point in

his substituting female figu r e s , a s wo m e n d o h ave breasts. These fixtures are also an essential to the recycling of the human race. T h e e d i t o r we n t o n t o write: “I say this because my readership is so sensitive about this.” The speciality of his periodical is heretical political histor y, so is something of a minefield in terms of contentious content. But the i s s u e w h i ch c a u s e d t h e greatest loss of subscriptions, was an edition which car ried the renowned image of a par tially clothed Cleopatra on her deathbed. I r e c a l l a Daily Mail columnist describing his experiences after he and his lady wife had visited New York. As guests, the dinner table talk was good natured and the wine glasses were filled, but just the once. His wife timidly asked if i t wo u l d b e p o s s i b l e t o have a little more wine. Her

request was met with stony silence broken only by their host whispering in her husb a n d ’s e a r : “ E xc u s e m e , does your wife have a drink problem?” One of the wor ld’s most famous artworks is that by Eugène Delacroix. The painting, which can be seen in the Louvre, depicts Liberty leading the July Revolution of 1830 that toppled King Charles X of France. The painting was blocked b y S i l i c o n Va l l e y ’s Fa c e book, as one of Liber ty’s breasts was uncovered. A D a n i s h t r ave l a g e n t wa s blocked for its illustration of the mer maid statue set in Copenhagen harbour. The most blocked image on the social platfor m is a cl a s s i c a l p a i n t i n g o f a mother breastfeeding her infant. It’s time to give the prudish Victorians a miss; they t o o wo u l d h ave m o cke d American hypocrisy.

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T he company has recently expanded its business to include Security Systems for homes, businesses and community premises. T he new cuttingedge technology, known as Starlight, uses the moon´s natural light to tur n night into day. Unlike standar d infrared, which will only offers black and white images at night, Star light camera technology redefines low-light surveillance to new levels. T he camera r uns entirely on solar power, meaning it does not need to be connected to the mains with cables. It can be accessed remotely

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The Solar Camera (inset) is available at Euro Sat Solutions in Torreblanca. area between Marbella and Sevilla. For more infor mation visit the Euro Stat Solutions store at Local 1, Calle Or quideas, Tor reblanca, Fuengirola, 29640 (at the Torreblanca roundabout opposite the Hotel Gardenia Park).

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motoring ON October 3, the European Parliament voted for draft cuts in carbondioxide (CO2) emissions from new cars of 20 per cent by 2025, and 40 per cent by 2030. An additional requirement means that by 2030, 35 per cent of all new car sales will be low or zero-emissions vehicles. As a result, the future of private motoring is looking very different. Three things are virtually certain: almost all new cars will have some kind of electrical propulsion; motoring will get more expensive; and sports models with large capacity V8 and V12 engines will be consigned to history. The brave new world involves batter y electric; petrol and diesel hybrids; and the fuel cell. Clever, simple, and with great potential to provide carbon-free transport, the fuel cell

The future is electric

GROUNDBREAKING: The Mercedes F-Cell GLC is at the cutting edge of automotive engineering. does have some drawbacks. Its hydrogen fuel might be the most common element in the universe, but it’s also diffi-

cult to separate the strong bonds it for ms with other elements. Moreover, while mem-

bers of the global ‘H2 Mobility’ par tnership have a long-term aim of 400 European hydrogen filling stations, at present there are only 13 in the UK; there’s more

range anxiety in a fuelcell car than in its batter y-electric equivalent. However, compared with the complicated software and chemistry requirements of building a batter y-electric car, fuel cells add advanced engineering design and production. The basis of the Mercedes F-Cell is the GLC , the Bremenbuilt SUV version of the C-class, a stur dy five-door with plenty of room front and back. T he fuel-cell and electrical systems have been made 30 per cent smaller so they’ll

fit under the bonnet in place of a conventional internal combustion engine. The 13.5kWh lithiumion battery pack can be recharged exter nally and twin hydrogen tanks hold a total of 4.4kg of gas at 10,000 psi and sit in the transmission tunnel under the rear seats. It’s a rear-wheel drive car, with a 208bhp AC electric motor, which gives a top speed of 100mph. Most car-maker s stress that fuel-cell hybrids use technology developed from petrol and diesel hybrids, but in practice a fuel-cell hybrid has a more natural feel because both power sources supply electricity.

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16th - 22nd November

Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

WE seem to be having quite a good run on the ‘little words’ which students have told me over the years are what trouble them most. To be honest, some of the little words in Spanish don’t even bear thinking about, and we have had a glimpse of those with our direct and indirect pronouns, but there are others that are really quite friendly. As far as I remember we haven’t looked ver y much at possessive adjectives so that is our mission for today. We have seen before that adjectives are words that describe - such as, big, green, interesting. So we can say: ‘The big book’, ‘the green book’, ‘the interesting book’. We can also describe something in terms of who it belongs to - ‘my book’. Therefore the word ‘my’ has the same function as ‘big’, ‘green’ or ‘interesting’ and is called a ‘possessive adjective’. In English these words do not change, so I would say ‘my book’ or ‘my books’. However, in Spanish as we know, adjectives change to agree in num-

by Colin Bird The opinions published in Colin’s weekly column are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or newspaper sponsors. THEORETICALLY, when we reach a certain age our sense of adventure wanes, and there is nothing much to look forward to each week, other than a visit to the Kashmir Palace or a day out in Cartagena. We are supposed to surrender to the inevitability of a burgeoning waist line (or relaxed muscle as some prefer to call it), and clothing should reflect our advancing years. ‘You should dress your age and get your hair cut’, are two remarks I am familiar with. Although I have to say, that I smile w henever I see a fellow wrinkl y cr eeping along with a walking stick and wearing tracksuit bottoms and running shoes. But life is not a theory. Whether a ged 25 or 75, our existence is equally valid and there is no reason why we Golden Agers should not still have ambitions and dreams for the future. ‘You are never too old for another adventure’, is a sentiment which I embrace, and having recently fin-

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ber (singular or plural) and gender (masculine or feminine) with whatever they are describing, and the same thing happens with possessive adjectives.

We also learnt before that some adjectives (those that end in ‘o’ in the masculine singular) make four possible changes, (eg bueno, buena, buenos, buenas) whilst others (those that end in any other letter in the masculine singular) only make two changes - for singular and plural (grande, grandes) With possessive adjectives the

same principle applies, so ‘mi’ (my) can only change to ‘mis’ for the plural. ‘Mi libro’ (my book), ‘mis libros’ (my books). The same change happens with ‘tu’ (your - singular familiar form) ‘tu libro’ (your book), ‘tus libros’ (your books) and ‘su’ which can mean ‘his’, ‘her’, ‘your’ (usted version) and also ‘their’ and ‘your’ (ustedes version). All those ideas are expressed by ‘su’ or ‘sus’ - with the one change relating to what is possessed (eg one book, or more than one book). Hopefull y that point is reason-

ably clear, but it is important to realise that these changes wor k completely differently from English, where the changes (eg his, her, their) relate to the person possessing, not what is possessed. When we come to the words for ‘our’ and ‘your’ (that is ‘your’ when the possessor is in the familiar plural form), we come across two adjectives that end in the letter ‘o’, namely ‘nuestro’ and ‘vuestro’. Again, following the usual adjective rules, these words can make four changes. Therefore we would say ‘ nuestr o coche’ (our car) ‘nuestra casa’ (our house), ‘nuestros coches’ (our cars) ‘nuestras casas’ (our houses). Likewise ‘vuestro, vuestra, vuestros and vuestras’ are the four familiar plural possessive adjectives. So, for example, if I was talking to a couple who were friends and saying something about their children, I would refer to them as ‘vuestros hijos’. If this imaginary couple only had daughters and not sons I would say ‘vuestras hijas’. Maybe this makes some sense, but as ever needs plenty of practice!

You’re never too old . . .

ADVENTUROUS: Age should be no barrier. ished directing a production of Calendar Girls, I am wondering what I can find to involve myself with next which will pose a suitable challenge. If you think that directing a play is not particularly adventurous, let me put it this way. Having been involved with amateur theatre for over 30 years, this

production was the most ambitious I have had the pleasure of being involved with. To experience packed houses and see the cast receiving standing ovations from the audience for a job well done, were my best moments in those three-plus decades. So what’s next? Ironically my biggest lifetime ambition - to give

my daughter away on her wedding day - will never come to pass. That happened many years ago, and I was passed over for someone deemed to be more suitable. My second - to be best man at a wedding - is har dl y likel y now. These days I attend more funerals than weddings, and the odds are stacked a gainst any of my divor ced acquaintances getting hitched again. I was always in the wrong place at the wrong time when my best friends decided to get married in the past. I’ ve thought that walking the South West Coastal Path in England would be a blast, but stretching through four counties and 630 miles, it would necessitate being away for a few days and the Princess would not like that. We have always fancied hiring a camper and touring around New Zealand too, but that will depend on the cost. So I think for now, I shall endeavour to finish the book that lies unfinished in my Word files, and give some serious thought as to what the next adventure will be. Getting it published perhaps?

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Rugby: Marbella go down fighting

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THE Trocadero Marbella rugby team has suf fered a 38-24 defeat by league leaders Ciencias Cajasol. T he Marbellans fought hard but their opponents, who were playing at home, proved too strong in the end. However, having scored four tries the Marbellan side take away the consolation of a bonus point. The match began on a ver y even keel, though Cajasol enjoyed mor e possession and better territory. T he Costa del Sol side were defending valiantl y but could not stem the tide forever. After going through sever al phases, the Sevillans got their fir st tr y thr ough a well-wor ked r olling maul. The Marbellans hit back with a penalty, but after that they lost their discipline, composur e and a string of defensive

VALIANT DEFEAT: Trocadero showed a lot of heart in the second half. lapses followed. Cajasol capitalised on their opponents losing a man to the sin bin by scoring two quick tries to move the score to 21-3 on the half hour mark. They used this momentum to inflict further pain on the Marbellans, w ho had completely lost their organisation, by scoring a fur ther penalty and tr y befor e half time. With the teams going into the sheds at

31-3, the Marbellans wer e looking down the barrel in the second half. However, they were not going to go down without a fight and star player ‘Lupi’ Riner o star ted the comeback with a fine try. T his seemed to inspire one of the side’s brightest young pr ospects, Tomas Mallman, who found a gap in the defence to dive over. The momentum was

now all with the visitors and Nacho Molina then scored a five pointer himself to bring the Marbellans remarkably to within two tries at 38-24. However, the score did not change from this point and Tr ocadero Marbella were left to rue their indiscipline and lack of composure. They can take credit though that they showed spirit to score thr ee tries a gainst classy and well drilled

Miraflores bowls bonanza L A S T we e k s a w t h e M i r a f l o r e s B o w l s C l u b ’s two-wood singles competitions take place, with war m sunny days throughout. There were a number of long and hotly contested matches leading up to the grand finale, especially the semi-final matches between Esther G a t t e r a n d C a r o l Fr o s t a n d To n y G a t t e r a n d Derek Car r (who also took responsibility for organising the competition). I n t h e m e n’s c o m p e t i tion final Malcolm Dar e was up against Tony Gatter, w hile in the Ladies’ final we saw Esther Gatter playing Nancy Shaw. A good size crowd had gathered in expectation to watch w hat wer e anticipated to be exciting

BOWLED OVER: Malcolm Dare, Tony Gatter, Esther Gatter and Nancy Shaw.

matches, and Malcolm and Nancy wer e both looking for their thir d successive wins. In the Men’s Final after a n eve n s t a r t , M a l c o l m won nine ends in a row to lead 16-2 after 14 ends. D u d l e y fo u g h t g a m e l y but was unable to stage a meaningful comeback leaving Malcolm a comfortable 21-7 winner. The Ladies Final saw a

strong star t from Nancy, w ho won the fir st four e n d s . T h e n ex t s eve n ends were shared, before Nancy won another six in a r o w t o t a ke a n u n a s sailable 18-4 lead. D e s p i t e E s t h e r ’s b e s t ef for ts, Nancy also won convincingly 21-7 to win the title for a fifth time, with the first being over 20 years ago! L a s t l y, t h e M i r a f l o r e s Open started on Saturday with excellent entry numb e r s a n d a ve r y l a r g e g r oup of spectator s enjoying the superb weather conditions. The competition runs throughout this week, with the finals due to t a ke p l a c e o n S u n d a y, and as always spectators will be ver y welcome to enjoy this annual festival of bowling.

opponents, and no other team in the league has been able to do that. Unfortunately Charlie Richies suffered a suspected br oken arm in the game, and everyone at Marbella r ugby club wishes him a speedy recovery. T her e is a br eak this weekend before the Marbellans take on another heavyweight in the division, Madrid-based CRC Pozuelo.

Malaga CF v Gimnastic R EG ISTER ED B e n av i s t a r e s i d e n t s a n d fo o t b a l l fa n s who want to watch Malaga CF against Gimnastic de Tarr a gona this weekend, should conve n e at t h e b u s s t o p n ex t t o t h e D a i d i n s ch o o l at 2pm. Eve r yo n e who comes to the game has to leave and return on the bus. Pl e a s e fo l l ow at all times the instr uctions of the expedition leaders during the day to have the best experience.