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22 Gorgeous Grasses! Another instalment of Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh

26 Man FluDebbie Wilkes discusses the legendary “Man Flu”

38 Competa Darts League Presentation Night

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54 Torrox -Mejor Clima de Europa A glimpse and the picturesque village of Torrox and the popular resort of Torrox Costa

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Inside This Month

Editors Note.....

On the 5th of May in Plaza del Carmen there is a fiesta to celebrate

the history of Competa. It starts at 11.00am where there will be a free

breakfast typical of the area with Competa oil and tomato’s. From

2.00pm there will be rice with Bacalao and poor mans potatoes. From

8.00pm there will be other food typical of the area such as sardines

and chorizo. For the younger ones there will be a bouncy castle from

12.00 and the older generation are invited to bring photos and discuss

years gone by in Competa. The party will continue with dancing, a

procession and live music and at 12.00 midnight there will be a

surprise!

Also, don’t forget this month there is the Walk for Life day on

the 20th May and tickets go on sale for “Dancing with the Stars” a

fantastic evening of entertainment planned for June.

A personal thank you goes to Mick you came out very

promptly to help with my broken washing machine, I could definitely

recommend him and he can be contacted on 616 370 539.

Well done to Stuart Bland who won last months find the wine

glass competition. This month’s prize for the competition has been

donated by E.G.O Hair and Beauty.

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News in Spain

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TWO PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED IN A LIGHT AIRCRAFT CRASH IN VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA AIRDROME.

It appears the craft fell into the Rio Seco at El

Trapiche on Sunday 15th April. The two men

aged 35 and 36, instructor and pupil, were

carrying out instruction classes at the time. The

35 year old instructor has been named with the

initials FJGD and the pupil was 36 year old L.R.

Vice President of the Royal Málaga Aeroclub,

Carlos Sedano, told EFE news agency that it had

happed when the craft was coming into land, but

not managing to do so, had tried to take off again

and go round, but came down outside the

airfield. Firemen had to cut part of the fuselage

to recover the bodies. The National Police have

opened an investigation.ANDALUCIA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS DELAYED BY 2012 BUDGET CUTS.

BENALMÁDENA BEACH LAW IS ILLEGAL.

Two large infrastructure projects in Andalucía

are accumulating more delays. In Cádiz the

second bridge, which was planned to be open

this year to coincide with the 200th anniversary

of the ‘La Pepa’ Constitution sees construction at

a standstill. Minister for Development, Ana

Pastor said in the Senate that the problem was a

lack of materials, and she blamed the previous

Socialist Government for not having signed the

opportune contracts with the supplier. And the

last section of motorway to replace the

dangerous curves and climbs on the A-4 at

Despeñaperros on the northern border of

Andalucía has also been delayed. Only four

kilometres are needed for completion, but the

Development Ministry has not pardoned the

work from this year’s cuts. It’s financing, a

further 83 million is needed, has been moved

into 2013. It will be 12 years therefore from

when the road first appeared in the 2001 State

Budget. Construction work started six years ago.

The Junta de Andalucía says the beach by-laws

in Benalmádena are illegal and has called for

them to be cancelled. It says the by-laws go

against the general interest of the Ley de

Costas. Benalmádena Town Hall has already

initially approved the measures which include

the banning of sunshades between the

hammocks and at the waterside. The law also

said that bathing would only be allowed after

11am for reasons of security and for cleaning.

A letter from the Junta has warned that the law

could be contested, directly from the state,

regional or local administration.

It's thought the husband stabbed his wife before

jumping of a balcony to commit suicide. The

body of a 55 year old woman, named with the

initials RGR, has been found in her house in

Sevilla, showing signs of violence, and five

minutes later her husband committed suicide by

jumping to his death from a nearby building. His

was 57 and had the initials VDJ. It appears to be

a new case of domestic violence, according to

the emergency services. They were alerted by

the couple’s 18 year old son who found the body

of his mother in the lounge when he got home to

the flat in Calle Cisneo Alto. Alerted by his

screams, a neighbour called 112 at 1.45am on

Sunday. Local and National Police and health

professionals went to the scene where the

woman was certified to have died. Then no more

than 5 five minutes later there was another 112

call saying a man was laying on the ground,

apparently dead, in a street just round the

corner, Calle Rafael Cansinos Assens. It seems

the husband had jumped to his death from the

roof of a building.

Spanish lorry driver was arrested in the

Tanger-Med port in the north of Morocco when

his articulated lorry was found to be carrying

about 9 tons of hashish. The customs authority in

the port say the drug was camouflaged in a

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CAMPO are committed to supporting our local

community and so proceeds from these

performances will be going to CEIP Candido

Lara School in Cómpeta where we will be

purchasing much needed equipment for the

benefit of the younger members of our village.

For more information on this or any other

CAMPO event you can email Sue or Debi

[email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

We will be holding an Open Meeting at the

Salon de Actos on Friday, June 29th at 7.30pm

Dancing with the Stars

An elegant evening of dance performed under a star-festooned sky

We will be holding an Open Meeting at the Salon de Actos on Friday, June 29th at

7.30pm where we will present our next Adult Panto Project planned to be staged at the

end of November 2012. If you are interested in joining in the fun in whatever capacity

then come and find out what is involved in being a part of this years’ production. Come

along, meet the Team and have a chat.

www.competacampo.com

lease join us for a night of Enchantment

at CAMPO’s Midsummer Dance Gala Pbeing held at the Hotel Rural Alberdini

on the nights of Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th

June, 2012.

A thoroughly cultural evening combined with a

magical line-up is promised hosted by the

CAMPO and Alberdini Teams in the only way

they know how … you know you are in for a

good night!

Four accomplished and multi-talented dancers

will be joining us from the UK courtesy of El

Pilon; Simeon Weedall a Tap Dancer, Amy

Thake a Ballerina, James Cousins a

Contemporary Dancer and Ballerina,

Bellydance and Jazz Dancer Merve Bilaloglu.

Along with of course some surprises, these four

dancers will showcase their individual talents

plus perform a number of ensemble pieces,

some 2 hours of entertainment. For more

information on the dancers please go to

www.competacampo.com where their biogs can

be found.

Tickets are priced at just 12.50€ each and will

be numbered with 1 being closest to the stage.

Tickets will initially be offered during the Day

for Life event (further information can be

found within the Grapevine magazine) being

held on Sunday May 20th at the Alberdini

where CAMPO will have an information desk.

Thereafter, the remaining tickets will be on

sale in Todo Papel Cómpeta. Ticket price

includes concierge parking. The evening will

commence at 20.30hrs and each night will end

with a firework display courtesy of Brogan

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museum in Italy has

started burning its Aartworks in protest

at budget cuts which it says

have left cultural

institutions out of pocket.

Antonio Manfredi, of the

Casoria Contemporary Art

Museum in Naples, set fire

to the first painting on

Tuesday. "Our 1,000

artworks are headed for

destruction anyway because of the government's

indifference," he said. The work was by French

artist Severine Bourguignon, who was in favour of

the protest and watched it online. Mr Manfredi

plans to burn three paintings a week from now on,

in a protest he has dubbed "Art War". Artists from

across Europe have lent their support, including

Welsh sculptor John Brown, who torched one of

his works, Manifesto, on Monday.

wedish minister in

'racist cake' Scontroversy.

Sweden's culture

minister is facing calls to

step down after she was

photographed cutting a

cake shaped in the form

of a naked black woman.

The incident involving

Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth

happened at the Museum

of Modern Art in

Stockholm. According to Radio Sweden, the

museum said the cake was supposed to highlight

the issue of female circumcision. But the

Association for African Swedes said it was a

crude racist caricatur Kitimbwa Sabuni, a

spokesperson for the group, told Swedish news

agency TT: "To say that you did this for a good

cause only makes the mockery of people who are

victims of racism and of circumcision worse.”

he original cheque used to

buy the Superman comic Tcharacter from its original

creators has been sold in an online

auction for £160,000 (£101,000).

Jerome Siegel and Joe Shuster

from Cleveland were paid $130

(£82) for all the rights to Superman

by Detective Comics, later known

as DC Comics. The pair later tried

to win back the rights to Superman

in court, as it became part of a

global industry. The ComicConnect website has

not revealed who won the auction. "The concept of

the superhero was born with Superman," Vincent

Zurzolo, the co-founder of ComicConnect, told

Reuters. "That $130 cheque essentially created a

billion-dollar industry," he added, with other

characters such as Batman, Spider-Man and X-

Men following in the footsteps of the Man of Steel.

ComicConnect told Reuters that when the first

Superman movie came out in 1978, Mr Shuster

was so poor he was working for a

delivery company.mIt was a box-office

success followed by four more

Superman films and a Supergirl

version. Another is due for release in

June 2013. There has been a series of

rights dispute over Superman.

Although $130 is around $2,300

(£1,450) in today's money, it is a tiny

fraction of what the character has

earned since then. The heirs of the

creators Jerome Siegel and Joe Shuster

are still involved in court battles with

DC Comics as they try to reclaim their rights to

the character. The original cheque also paid the

pair for earnings from other characters they were

also working on for the company. ComicConnect

says the cheque was used in a court case in the

1970s, the last time Siegel and Shuster themselves

tried to get the rights to Superman.

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any of you have asked if we can

increase our range of ornamental Mgrasses in the garden centre – so I’m

pleased to tell you that we have. In fact we’ve

gone very grassy!

Ornamental grasses have been popular and well

used in the U.S. for many years but their

presence in gardens in Europe has largely been

attributed to the Dutch gardener, Piet Oudolf.

His whole style of gardening, using soft swathes

of grasses and perennials has been named

prairie planting and he makes great use of soft,

loose plantings which fully develop over summer

and into autumn.

For us Mediterranean gardeners, I think one of

the best things about this style of planting is that

it melds so seamlessly into the campo – like the

outside coming inside with a little more order,

but the wildness is still there. Grasses are great

because there are so many and I love their

swaying and flowing movements, jostling lightly

against their neighbours. According to selection

they can be used for screening, blending

together other plantings, they are lovely in pots

and they also make great focal points. In fact

their richness and variation means that they can

be used almost anywhere.

For us busy gardeners another great advantage

they have is that they are extremely easy care –

cut them down in very early spring, to about

15cm, and that is as onerous as it gets! Most will

become very drought resistant and pests leave

them alone. It doesn’t get much easier does it?

So, if you’re feeling tempted, here are some of

the best:

Pennisetum, fountaingrass: This mounding grass

takes its common name from its graceful

arching sways of foliage and plumes. They come

with either green or bronzed foliage and the

furry plumes can be creamy blonde, pink, red or

coffee coloured. Some self-seed freely and, in

parts of the world, have become classed as

invasive. Ranging in height from 1m to 2m, they

are one of the loveliest.

Gorgeous Grasses!

Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh

Gorgeous Grasses!

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Festuca glauca, blue

fescue: This is one of the

smallest ornamental

grasses, to around 30cm

tall, and is, therefore, ideal

for smaller spaces, in pots,

as low groundcover or try

it as an edging plant. The

new foliage is a striking

steely-blue with matching

silvery-blue plumed flower

heads. It is the bluest of

the grasses and a lovely

contrast plant. It colours

up best under dry

conditions, so ideal for us.

Space plants 20cm apart

for dense ground cover

which will become very

drought resistant.

Stipa tenuissima, pony

tails grass or feather grass:

A very refined and

beautiful grass, its bright green foliage erupts

upwards and soft blonde and feathery seed

heads mass and froth in waves. These can be cut

and used indoors but they are also much

appreciated by the birds. To around 60cm tall

and 30cm wide, it develops better in a slightly

damper ground than many other grasses but will

become drought tolerant when mature.

Carex is botanically a sedge rather than a grass,

but it is always loosely grouped with grasses.

They are tough and versatile plantings and there

are some very striking ones.

Carex buchananii ‘red rooster’, New Zealand

leatherleaf sedge. With rich copper-bronze

foliage which curls at the tips, this is one of the

most popular grasses. It will grow to around

60cm x 60cm and starts into growth tightly

vertical, opening up into a vase shape with dark

blonde plumes.

Carex comans, ‘bronze perfection’, New Zealand

hair sedge. The finely textured foliage fluctuates

between coral and orange, according to the light.

The large dark brown plumes produced in late

summer contrast perfectly. To 40cm high x

75cm wide, clumping.

Carex morrowii ‘ice

dance’, Japanese or

variegated sedge. This

grass has long shiny

leaves markedly striped

with bright white and

looks good at any time of

the year. It brightens up

any shady spot,

unusually, preferring to

be out of the sun. It

spreads slowly to form

good dense groundcover.

30cm high x 50cm wide.

The flowing locks of

grasses contrast perfectly

with spikey architectural

shapes such as yucca,

dracaena, phormium,

agave and aloe but if you

want to continue the

softer look, try mixing

some of these perennials

in with your grasses. The colours will swirl and

mix, rather like ice cream!

Verbena bonariensis (purpletop vervain),gaura

lindheimeri (whirling butterflies), sedum

spectabile (ice plant, butterfly plant) salvia

nemerosa (woodland sage), salvia mycrophylla

(blackcurrant sage), echinacea purpurea (purple

coneflower), rudbeckia fulgida (orange

coneflower), coreopsis (tickflower), gaillardia

(blanket flower), papaver (poppy), nepeta

mussinii (catmint) and tulbaghia violacea (sweet

garlic).

Lorraine Cavanagh has lived in Spain for 26 years. A landscape gardener and writer, she’s always happy to give advice. Call and see her at Viveros Florena, 2km from Cómpeta, (Malaga), down the Sayalonga Road, or 15km up from the coastal motorway – have a free coffee in their tea-rooms.

Her book Lorraine Cavanagh’s Mediterranean Garden Plants has been nicknamed ‘the bible’. The new edition at €24.90 is now generally available throughout Spain.

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pparently a shingles epidemic has hit

town, as Karen relays the gory details of Athose struck down with this horrible

illness Andy starts to fidget, “I’ve been feeling a

bit off all week” he says, Karen asks if he has a

rash and promptly dashes upstairs to check.

This isn’t an unusual occurrence in our house.

Emotional contagion syndrome refers to those

who are compelled to mimic and synchronize

facial expressions, vocalizations, postures, and

movements with those of another. Folie à deux (a

madness shared by two) or shared psychotic

disorder is a psychiatric syndrome in which

symptoms of a delusional belief are transmitted

from one individual to another. But I’m not quite

sure what the correct name is for believing that

you have the same illness as everyone you come

into contact with. In our house I call it Extreme

Man Flu, although I believe Andy would rather it

had a title with syndrome on the end.

It would take me weeks to document my

husband’s many cases of Extreme Man Flu

(syndrome). I once came back from a visit to the

ladies in a restaurant to find him, trousers rolled

up, comparing knees with the man at the next

table. “Look at the lumps” they cried. His wife

and I rolled our eyes “they are meant to be lumpy

they’re knees” we replied. This was in the same

week that he had been to the doctors to see if he

had MS/ME and was too embarrassed to tell the

doctor that after banging his head on the car door

he believed that his ear was becoming detached

from his head.

When planning for a holiday I have a six month

check list that includes, book flights, organise

travel insurance, research locations, transport

and accommodation. Andy’s six month check list

is research local beers and read the “Health”

section of the relevant Lonely Planet travel

guide. At the one month checklist point I am

applying for visas, buying suntan lotion (or

thermal vests) and searching for last year’s

mosquito net (or woolly hats). Andy’s one month

checklist is re-read the “Health” section of the

Lonely Planet. Once on holiday he will

obsessively check for mosquito bites and as soon

as the first one appears he will be struck with

Man Flu

most of the symptoms associated with all of the

diseases in the previously read Lonely Planet

chapter. I find it best to tell him that he has

Japanese Encephalitis. It has a fairly short

gestation period, there is no treatment and it’s

usually fatal. So there’s no point in talking about

it we might as well get on and enjoy his last 48

hours.

And therein lies the problem of being sufferer of

Extreme Man Flu in our house. It’s me. I just

can’t be sympathetic. I blame my parents. I have

so little to blame on my parents they were on the

whole pretty perfect. Which is a terrible blight in

life; it means any faults or idiosyncrasies that I

have are absolutely mine and mine alone, so it’s

quite nice for something to be their fault for a

change. I don’t remember either of them ever

having a day’s illness until my Mum broke her

hip and as children we were never allowed to be

ill. Any gripes were caused by late nights, as we

got older late nights & tight jeans, and everything

was cured by early nights and/or Febrilex syrup,

which I assume was some kind of Paracetamol

concoction. Many times as I was throwing up in

the school nurses office she would ask “why did

you come to school today?” the answer was

always the same, my Mum said I’d be fine. If we

were sent home from school, there was no lying

on the settee watching TV (I’m not sure that

daytime TV had even been invented) or being

nursed with hot chicken soup and sympathy. You

went to bed and laid in a dark room until you

were better, every hour you had a teaspoon full

of water to stop you from getting de-hydrated.

My lack of illness empathy extends further than

to my husband. I remember clearly telling a

friend about a mutual friend who was a real

hypochondriac. “There is always something

wrong with her” I said “In the last 6 months, she

has broken the same finger twice, had hay fever,

an allergic reaction to her hay fever drugs, and

loads of migraines. “That’s not called

hypochondria” he told me. “That’s called bad

luck”

Man flu is no joke – especially if you are a woman

expected to provide constant sympathy & saintly

nursing. I do not doubt that Man Flu and

especially Extreme Man Flu syndrome are very

real and very unpleasant. However a recent

study by menthol lozenges manufacturer

Fisherman’s Friend found “Man flu’s a fairly

recent phenomenon that has emerged alongside

the ‘metrosexual male’,” the study points out that

“Men were real men when Fisherman’s Friend

lozenges were first created in 1865 to help relieve

extreme conditions on voyages. Those sailors

wouldn’t have got their wives to call their

captains to excuse them from their voyages just

because they were a bit out of sorts.” However

another article reports the” irrefutable scientific

fact” that Man Flu is more painful than

childbirth - based on a survey of over 100,000

men! A recent article in the Telegraph stated

“according to a study, the fairer sex should not

be so quick to accuse their partners of suffering

from Man Flu, because women are far better at

resisting bugs.” I just take that as further proof

that we are far better at everything - except

maybe wrestling.

A bout of Man Flu can often be diagnosed when

he cannot give you a concise breakdown of his

symptoms ‘it hurts everywhere’ or when you find

him poring over an A-Z guide to health problems

or trawling medical sites on the internet, with a

resulting rise in the number and severity of his

symptoms.

But mostly it will do you well to remember that

this is a competitive ailment, so if you point out

you suffered from the same thing but struggled

through and recovered expect the response “Oh,

but this is much worse.”

The Man Flu official web site (I kid you not)

describes the condition as “a crippling and

debilitating disorder indiscriminately striking

down male members of the human species

without warning.” It goes on to say that

“Extensive research has proven that the only way

to combat the crippling effects of Man Flu is

complete withdrawal to the sofa and

uninterrupted mollycoddling by the girlfriend /

wife.” Bearing this in mind, I think that my

husband’s only hope at combatting Man Flu is to

get himself a girlfriend. Another “scientific fact”

I read somewhere is that “More men die each

year from MFN (Man-Flu Neglect) than many

other serious conditions.” Once again it’s not

looking good for Andy.

Maybe I need to turn over a new leaf. Andy this

morning met a man with his leg in plaster and

already I can see that he is starting to limp.

Right. The new improved me is on the case.

Where did I put that Febrilex syrup?

Debbie Wilkes



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This year’s walk will once again finish at the

base of The Alberdini Rural Hotel, Pago la

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where the rest of the entertainment for both

adults and children for “Day for Life” will

commence from 11am – 4pm.

Once again, due to huge interest, the total lower

car park will be dedicated to a large open air

general market with something for everyone.

This means there will be NO parking at The

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second year The Ayuntamiento are kindly

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addition there will be a tempting food terrace to

include Remy’s Carribean Kitchen together with

selections of cold food, homemade cakes and

children’s BBQ. All this together with live

music.

Please come and along and join us, have fun at

what promises to be a fantastic day and at the

same time support this worthwhile charity.

Cudeca is a charitable organisation that provides

palliative care to advanced cancer sufferers

within the province of Malaga, helping over 5000

patients per year. It is made up of specialist

doctors and nurses who provide care and

attention to those who need it with support to the

family during treatment and after the loss of a

loved one. This care is completely free of

charge. Cudeca receives very little public

funding and therefore depends entirely on

initiatives for raising money. Last year’s event

raised 4100 euros; let’s see if we can beat that

amount for 2012, Cudeca’s 20th anniversary to

help Cudeca to continue to provide their “special

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he arrival of our first grandchild in 2011

sent our travelling plans for the year into Tspasm, with the result that Merlin the

Motorhome was "mothballed" at our daughter's

home in Norfolk for most of the year, while we

drove up and down in a car and then back up

again for Christmas. After all the festivities,

which stretched well into January to take in my

husband's 60th. and our grandson's 1st.

birthdays,it was time to hit the road again and to

collect Merlin from the field he'd been sharing

with our son-in-law's cows. So we picked him up,

dusted him off and started all over again!

Not usually travelling in the middle of winter we

were a little apprehensive about the ferry

crossing, but all was well. The channel was like a

millpond and we arrived in Caen in darkness

after a calm night. We then became embroiled in

the early morning motorway madness as we

headed towards Alencon. Once out into the

countryside we were in a stark, grey winter

landscape, although the silhouettes of the bare

trees against the sky had a beauty all of their own.

The flat agricultural land was not unlike Norfolk,

and went on for miles. A little light relief was

when we were passing through a small village

south of Orleans. Each house on the main road

had a postbox mounted onto a gatepost in the

front garden, and there was obviously some

collaboration (not to mention some good-

humoured rivalry) between the neighbours as

each post had been decorated - some as people

(footballer, clown, milkmaid) and others as a

scarecrow, giant rabbit, windmill etc.) There was

even a pair of breasts -no prizes for guessing

where the bell-push was!

Our first stopover was at St. Pourcain-sur-Sioule,

where we parked next to the river. A pleasant

town which will be worth more of a look another

time when it isn't quite so cold. On to Clermont-

Ferrand and into fog and frozen trees. It wasn't

until we were driving through the blue-grey misty

hills of the Cevennes that the sun came out and

the day became altogether more pleasant. Into the

Tarn region now and we were soon swept up and

over the mighty Millau Viaduct that soars over

the valley way down below. This bridge is a

magnificent feat of engineering. It was

constructed from both sides of the valley and

when the two pieces met in the middle, the

measurements were only out by 3 millimetres.

Incredible!

Winter Wanderings Part 1

On down into Languedoc/Roussillon, where our

guidebook told us of an aire at the spa town of

Balaruc-les-Bains, near Beziers. Well, what a

find! The parking place was actually in the car

park of a thermal spa, which looked very swish.

We thought that it would do for an overnight stop,

so we parked up and decided to take the dog for

her walk. We could see a small path by the side

of a building so went along it,only to find

ourselves at the edge of a huge etang (inland

saltwater lake). It was so peaceful. Steam was

rising from a rockpool edged with white boulders

and the water was bath temperature. We could

hear atmospheric "panpipe" music coming from

the spa, there was bamboo growing by the pool

and, to top it all, we watched the most amazing

sunset over the water of pink, orange and gold -

all very Zen. We woke up to sunshine and frost

and continued on past more etangs, all strung

across with oyster nets. Oyster farming is big

business in this area.

The sun continued to shine as we drove around

Narbonne and the salt lakes. All this area is

protected land and is a magnet for birdwatchers.

With the snow-capped Pyrennees in the distance

it made for a very picturesque setting. Our next

stop was at the resort of Leucate Plage, deserted

at this time of the year, but good for a bracing

walk along the beach. We then called in at the

town of Banyuls-sur-Mer- very smart, very

touristy, very expensive -but there was nowhere

for us to park so we moved on to Port-Vendres,

where we had stayed previously. Charles Rennie

Mackintosh, the Scottish architect and designer,

lived here in the 1920s in the last years of his life.

He was also an artist, and he did several

watercolours of the village and coastline,

reproductions of which are dotted in and around

the port and coastal walks. He maintained that

the happiest days of his life were spent here, and

his ashes were scattered in the harbour at his

request. It was while we were here that we had a

phone call to tell us a family bereavement, so we

made the decision to turn Merlin around and head

back to Cornwall.

Not wanting to retrace our steps entirely, we

chose a different route for the return journey. We

were now heading into Cathar country, a beautiful

area of wooded hillsides dotted with the ruins of

castles and fortresses built in and around the

twelfth century. The Cathars were free-thinkers

who based themselves in this corner of France

and stood against the established church and

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angered the power base of the north, held by the

nobility and the church. Armies were amassed

and sent down, but it took many years of torture

and massacre before the brutal north regained

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most impressive city of the region is undoubtedly

Carcassonne, with its walled and turreted Cite

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you reach the outskirts of the city itself.

Onwards and upwards, we kept getting glimpses

of the Canal du Midi, which runs between

Toulouse and Adge on the Mediterranean. Not a

barge or narrow boat in sight in January, but I

remember watching a Rick Stein cookery series

when he travelled along the canal and thinking

what an idyllic way to spend time. One day! The

town of Souillac on the River Dordogne is a

delightful place. In the prettiest of settings, it is

worth spending at least a day here to wander

around the streets or go for a longer walk along

the river, or to visit the Museum of Automation

next to the twelfth-century Church of Sainte

Marie. Further along from Souillac, in a parking

area next to the road, is an eye-catching art

installation that you just have to stop and have a

look at. It is a huge, and I mean huge, glass-

fronted box filled with an assortment of everyday

objects-shoes,bottles,bicycles,typewriters etc.etc.

The piece is called "Stele de 3eme Millenaire" by

Christian Verdun, and the information board

describes it as a message for the future. Possibly

about entropy, and things going nowhere? Who

knows!

We found ourselves heading back into the cold

and frozen north now and, seemingly, back in

time as it was like driving through a Christmas

card - an impression reinforced when we saw two

reindeer in a snowy field. Also, houses and

villages all along the way still had all their

decorations up, and not just because they hadn't

got round to taking them down, but still in all

their lit-up glory. A friend who lives in France

told us that it is usual practice to keep them up

for most of January. Maybe it helps to dispel the

gloom of this dark month. The song "I'm walking

backwards to Christmas" seemed appropriate in

the circumstances, which I found going round in

my head until we reached Caen and the ferry.

Part 2 next month

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strenuous and hard fought dart’s season

finally came to an end at the beginning of AMarch and as always the season was

packed full of incident. Dave Dawson nearly

bought a round of drinks, Aurelio Perez almost

managed to play for three different teams in a

season, Kelly Kelsey and Geoff Etheridge played

a doubles match without arguing and Ken

England managed to hit the board with all three

darts. As a result, his team, Pavo Real, will play

next season without the need for protective

glasses.

Thoughts turned to the trophy presentation night,

which had special significance this year,

following the sad passing of our friend and

colleague, Aden Penn. Aden had previously

played for La Casona in the dart’s league and it

was thought a fitting tribute to rename the

winner’s trophy in his memory, The Aden Penn

Memorial Trophy. This would be a permanent

reminder of Aden who encapsulated everything

that the dart’s league is about – a night out with

friends, a game of darts, a few beers and most

importantly playing for fun. Aden certainly

played in that spirit.

So a number of highly tuned dart’s athletes

trooped off at the end of March to El Pilon

restaurant for the presentation of trophies and

medals. The evening was well attended and we

were all very pleased to welcome Aden’s Mum,

who had flown over from the UK as well as his

sister, Sophie and brother Louis.

The first winners of the Aden Penn Memorial

Trophy were La Peña Amigos so congratulations

to them – Dennis Haslam, Mick Lewis, Peter

Pointer, Paul Burgin, Allison Taylor , Colin

Jeffery, Terry and Sue Keely.

Trophies and medals were also handed out in

various other categories including best bar food

during the season, which went to our hosts for the

presentation night, El Pilon. Well done and thanks

to them for hosting the evening.

Competa Darts League Presentation Night

Winners in other categories were as follows:-

Most checkouts (male) – Steve Twiselton (33).

Most checkouts (female) – Allison Taylor (24).

Maximum 180 scored – Paco (Archez), Dave Dawson, Geoff Etheridge, Colin Jeffrey and Pete Forness..

Checkout score more than 100 – Steve Napier (104) and Dennis Haslam (110)..

Most scores of 100+ (male) – Steve Twiselton (19).

Most scores of 100+ (female) – Allison Taylor (6)

A good night was had by all

and now all the players

will have a well earned

rest to recover tired

throwing arms and worn

out livers. No doubt it

won’t be long before teams

are back at their summer

training camps readying

themselves for the coming

season. Training will no

doubt be hard to get back

to peak fitness of downing

10 pints whilst still being

able to hit the board with

three darts. Bring it on –

hic!

by Alick Howard

Louis, Sophie and Mrs Penn with the Aden Penn Memorial Trophy


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prior to your arrival. We can also arrange the

purchase of groceries to lighten the burden on

either yourselves or your guests.

It is paramount that your pool is maintained to a

high standard to ensure safe and problem free

bathing. We will carry out full pool clean once or

twice a week during the hot summer months and

weekly or fortnightly during the winter months

unless your pool is covered during this time. In

this event we would visit periodically as dictated

such as extreme weather conditions e.g.

prolonged heavy rain to ensure the water level

does not overflow, heavy winds to ensure

security of the pool cover and mid-season

chemical top-up.

We also offer a project management service

whereby we can arrange and oversee any works

you may require on your property. This is

particularly useful for people who are not

resident here permanently and who do not want

to spend their valuable holiday time at their

property arranging this themselves and living

through the disruption this can cause.

All of our services are offered as a regular

arrangement or as and when you might require

eg if you are going on holiday for a period and

you require any of our services while you are

away.

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ooking for something different to

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Buggy Tours owner, Roland, has spent a

year researching the idea having seen it

run successfully in Estepona, Marbella

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buggies are far superior and with a larger

engine size allowing a more comfortable

ride, especially important for the older

age group. . His excursions are aimed at

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licensed and insured. For Roland both

your enjoyment and safety is important.

Buggy Tours first started in December

last year and now he has all nationalities

and people travelling form the other side

of Malaga to take part in his excursion.

The trip starts from his home in

Frigiliana and from there to Achebuchal

and into Competa and the National Park

and through the river. He was keen to say

that the excursion is NOT a rally it is a

fun way to see the scenery and sights of

Andalucia.

The buggies seat two people, so a parent

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excursion can be enjoyed by the whole

family. It would also make an excellent

birthday present or fun day out for the

boys or girls!!

The 500cc buggies are new, safe and

comfortable even along the rural

mountain tracks. The tour takes around

31/2 hours and can be booked by the

contact details on the advert opposite.

Roland has finally settled in the Nerja

area after four years of travelling around

to different places. He loves it here and

can’t wait to take you out and show you

the sights of the area where he has chosen

to settle. He speaks English, Dutch,

German and Spanish so communicating

wont be a problem either.



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Spain’s largest online Darts Store

Darts FlightsStems

DartboardsRubber Mats

WalletsOver 1500 different items

in stock here in Malaga (competa)

2 Piece “Guinness” PowerGlide Pool Cues

20-25 Euros

Email Steve for more details:[email protected]

Just Arrived

(25 Euro Cues includes free case)

Free delivery tomost areas

(email for details)


TUESDAY 1ST MAY

May Day Fiesta.

WEDNESDAY 2ND to 6th MAY

Theatre Week.

Lots to see this week!

THURSDAY 3rd MAY

May Crosses, traditional procession from the

village to Cruz del Monte.

SATURDAY 5th MAY

First Commerative Day of the History of

Cómpeta.

Venue:-Plaza Carmen.

Starting with breakfast and followed by a full

day of activities.

For more details contact Tom 636 821 930

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MUSEUMS 18th MAY

Visit the Museum of Arts and Customs.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE MUSEUM OF ARTS AND CUSTOMS

To work Sundays as part of our growing group of

volunteers, please contact Tom or Rosina in the

Tourist Office or Dori in the Museum.

NOCHE DEL VINO POSTER

Interested in submitting a poster for this years

“Noche del Vino”?

Please collect a copy of the rules and regulations

from the Town Hall.

Submit your entry before the 10th of June.

CÓMPETA TOWN HALL NEWS APRIL 2012CÓMPETA TOWN HALL NEWS MAY 2012

STARTING IN MAY

Do you want to know more about the History of

Cómpeta ?

A small group of interested residents, both

Spanish and Foreign, will be attending a series

of talks and visits related to the History of

Cómpeta. The course is free, please contact Tom

for further details.

YOUTH WEEK:- MAY - JUNE

Look out for the programme of events.

TOURIST OFFICE STATISTICS APRIL 2012

A better month with the total of 690 but this is

down on April 2011 due to the combination of

the cold weather and the continuing crisis.

Spanish 194, British 209, German 47, Danish

156, Dutch 36, French 21, Belgium 7, Others 20.

HOTEL CASA DE LA MINA

Opening again after much building work,

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C/Laberinto , Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 512

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You can now follow us on Twitter for updates and specials

The Terrace is now open, with beautiful views to the coast

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• • ‘A La carte’ menu & extensive order in advance menu incl.

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You can now follow us on Twitter for updates and specials

RestauranteEl Pilón

C/Laberinto , Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 512

@ElPilonCompeta

The restaurant is open 6 nights a week at 7pm. Closed Tuesdays.

Open for lunch on Saturday 12:00-15:30 & Sunday 13:00-15:30

The Terrace is now open, with beautiful views to the coast

New menu for Spring and Summer.New menu for Spring and Summer.

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Call James locally on 951 247 140 or 689225703 to view Or email: [email protected] for further details

Reduced to 120.000 Euros ono - Private Sale

Cómpeta Townhouse - Exceptional opportunity To purchase beautifully restored house 2 minutes from main square and all

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There is also an 18th century hospital building

and 19th century sugar factor.

The beaches of Torrox Costa are just 4

kilometres away from the Town and enjoy

golden sands and good amenities. Torrox Costa

supports a variety of Restaurants, Cafes and

shops. Businesses to note are Redwell (Infrared

Heating), Midas (Energy

and telecom provider), and

Rebeccah Curtis Well

Being Centre (Health and

Beauty), Taj Mahal (Indian

Take away) and also Blue

Badge Mobility (The Sale

or Hire of Mobility

products).

On the last Sunday before

Christmas every year

Torrox celebrates its Festival of Migas. Migas is

a typical dish made from fried breadcrumbs,

green peppers and chorizo and is a traditional

dish from the region. Thousands of visitors

attend every year and there is wine, music and

dancing to wash down this very calorific but

delicious dish.

The cuisine in Torrox is typical of the Axarquia

region; specialties include Ajoblanco con Uvas

(Garlic Soup with Grapes), Chota a la Cazadora

(Kid in Almond Sauce), Cordero Asado al Horno

(Roast Marinated Lamb) and sweet Churros,

fried dough sticks, a bit like donuts, dipped in

hot chocolate, delicious!

TorroxMejor Clima

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he area of Torrox is made up of four urban

areas namely Torrox Costa, El Morche, El TPeñoncillo and Torrox village.

Torrox village is located just 4 kilometres inland

and is a popular tourist destination during the

summer for those looking to stay in more

traditional surroundings, yet be close to the

attractions on the coast.

The village clings to a steep

slope and has retained its

Moorish feel, with its

whitewashed houses and pretty

narrow streets. It is also boasts a

beautiful view down to the coast.

The main plaza, or square, is

popular meeting place for locals

and a lovely spot to sit and

watch the world go by. On the road into the main

Plaza a new business has recently opened

Cambridge 800 see page 60 for more information.

If you are looking to move to the area and want to

find a place to live or rent, Country Properties

Estate Agents are just off the main plaza. They

will be of great help to you, you can find their

contact details on page 11.

There was once a Moorish castle that sat above

the village, but sadly it was destroyed. There are

some other interesting architectural examples

such as the 16th century Mudejar church of

Nuestra Señorea de la Encarnación and the

Shrine and Convent of the Virgin de las Nieves.

The Phoenicians and Greeks carried out commercial activities along the 8 kilometres of coastline.

However, it was the Romans who founded the important factory-town at the mouth of the River

Argentino, meaning "silver river" (on a site now known as Punta de Torrox or Faro de Torrox). In

755 Prince Omeya Abd-el-Rhaman settled in Torrox, leading his followers from here to Cordoba,

where he founded the independent Emirate. During the Andalusi-Arabic period, Torrox was known

throughout the Mediterranean for the production and sale of silk fabrics, sugar cane plantations, oil,

almonds and figs.

At the time of the conquest by the Catholic Monarchs in 1487, Torrox consisted of three

neighbouring hamlets -Alhaguer, Almedina and Alhandac- protected by Torrox Castle.

The capture of Torrox by the Christians did not come until 1488, after a brief spell during which the

Moslem leader El-Zagal took control of the town and its castle. The area's population fell as its

Morisco (Moslem converts to Christianity) inhabitants fled in the face of the difficult living

conditions imposed by their new governors. The situation of those who stayed behind worsened

daily, until open rebellion broke out. The moriscos established a stronghold at Peñon de Frigiliana

Castle, where they successfully resisted the first attacks by forces sent by the governor of Velez-

Malaga Arevalo de Zuarzo. The uprising was not subdued until reinforcements sent by sea under

Don Luis de Requesens, High Commander of Castile, landed on the beaches of Torrox and laid siege

to Frigiliana Castle, causing over 2,400 rebel deaths. The High Commander of Castile ordered the

destruction of the castle, which was reduced to ashes. In 1570, the process of expelling the moriscos

was completed; the land confiscated from them was redistributed among Old Christian settlers.

Another important episode in the town's history occurred during the War of Independence (1810-12),

when, on withdrawing from Torrox, Napoleon's troops blew up the castle, which was left in ruins.

The town and its municipal area were shaken by the major tremor known as the Andalusian

Earthquake on Christmas Day 1884 and extensive material damage was suffered. On 20 January

1885, a concerned King Alfonso XIII visited the area, staying in the building which today houses

Torrox's Cultural Centre.

There was a sugar cane exploitation in the more prosperous times in the 19th century, and a number

of the town's most noteworthy houses and buildings date back to this era, such as the sugar factory

which was built in 1890.

Useful Numbers

Emergency Doctor - 061

Medical Centres - 952 538 271 / 952 530 013

Local Police - 952 539 828

Taxi - 952 530 352

Tourist Office - 952 530 225

Town Council - 952 530 225 /952 538 200

Town Hall website www.torrox.es

A Bit of Torrox History



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ased in Torrox Costa this relaxing,

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Treatments available range from state-of-the-art

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such as anti cellulite and exfoliation treatments,

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head massage. Also available at the centre is

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The Wellbeing Centre is run by Rebeccah

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With midas you can switch and make savings on your electricity and telecoms bills:

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? Midas offers you and option to switch from

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? Special telecoms packages to call UK

? A full package including adsl, line rental and

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? Bills are in English

? English customer service

? MIdasshops have English opening hours (9.00

until 17.00)

? Address is: Avenida de Andalucia Nº 102

29793 Torrox Costa/ Malaga ( In front of the

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? Telephone: 900901091

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This year they have extended their services

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d and Erik first came to southern Spain 5

years ago. On advice of a Spanish friend Athey explored the Andalucian area by

car. One of the places they visited was Competa

and initial impressions were “wow”, they loved

it. Over the next few years they kept coming

back to explore Andalucia and each time they

kept returning to the Competa area.

Erik owned shops in Belgium selling designer

household items, however with the recession

came the decline in top end sales. This combined

with exploring Andualcia lead to a desire of a

more permanent move and a new ambition of

starting a B&B. They continued their exploration

of Andualcia whilst preparing for this move.

This meant closing down their shops and for an

interim period Erik went back to being a

Kitchen designer and Ad back to

his old profession of Nursing.

Ad had lost an enormous amount

of weight using the Cambridge

Weight Plan and then went on to

work for Cambridge in Belgium.

He spent 90% of his time nursing

in hospitals and 10% of his time

working for Cambridge Weight

Plan. Between June and August

last year Ad and Erik came to

Spain looking to buy, however

they found the viewing process,

whilst on holiday, with limited time extremely

difficult, so they took the plunge, sold up anyway

and came out to rent.

Ad and Erik are now currently in the process of

buying their home in Competa which hasn’t been

straight forward but in the meantime have set

up Cambridge Weight Plan based in Torrox. Ad

is a real testament to the success of this diet

and with his nursing qualifications he hopes to

provide a workable solution to those who want to

loose weight in this area. Once settled in Spain

Ad contacted Cambridge Weight Plan UK asking

them if they planned to expand to Spain and

the answer was yes, but they were not sure

when. However in Jan 2012 Cambridge Weight

Plan did expand to the Costa del

Sol, so both Ad and Erik went on

a course in Mijas to become

consultants. Ad feels his

combination of personal weight

loss experience and nursing

credentials, specialised in the

field of diabetes gives him

excellent qualifications to aid

people to loose weight sensibly

and with full support.

Cambridge is a 5 step weight

plan. Where you start on these

steps depends on how much weight you have to

loose. The ultimate goal is to reach step 5 “My

normal life” where a target weight has been

reached but you visit the centre

weekly for support. The first consultation is 20

euros and each weekly support session is free

thereafter the shakes, and soups are 2euro

10cents which you can buy from the centre in

Torrox.

It was a pleasure to meet Ad and Erik and we

wish them every success in their business

Before: After:

remember mine well; I was really nervous.

She asked me how old I was; I lied and told Iher I was 18. It was over really quickly and

afterwards she breathlessly asked me if I would

like another one. I replied “Yes please love and

can I have a bag of cheese and onion crisps as

well?”

Well I have no idea what you filthy lot thought I

was writing about, but I am referring to my first

time buying a beer in a pub. The reason the

barmaid was breathless was that she had just

hauled a crate of ale Holsten Pils up from the

cellar. My friend and I soon found out the

barmaid’s name was Babs. Had we been more

observant we would have noticed the name

crudely tattooed onto her forearm just

underneath the tattoo of the anchor.

Most drinkers in pubs often joke about ugly

barmaids and how they knew they had had

enough when they began to fancy her. In Babs’

case I knew that when I began to fancy her I was

going to be sick. I did not know it at the time but

Babs would reappear once again in my life, but

more about that and her later.

Clutching our second pints of lager my friend

and I went and sat at a vacant table. The table

was dangerously close to the dance floor. I say

dangerous because like all pubs the White Hart

in Bletchley had its own rules fiercely observed

by the locals. Now I know the mean streets of

Bletchley are not exactly the Bronx but looking

back Dale and I were brave to be in this

particular pub on a Friday night dressed like

punks at the age of 17. The man dancing on the

dance floor was clearly oblivious to the pub

rules too; the first rule being “No men dancing

on the dance floor”. As he walked towards the

bar to quench his thirst after his not-too-shabby

John Travolta impression one of the regulars

tapped him on the shoulder; as Travolta turned

he punched him in the face sending him

sprawling into our table and completely

flattening it. We sat table-less holding our pints

of lager, terrified. We quickly left but the lure of

the White Hart was too great. We may get

beaten up, but at least we were getting served.

The next time we were there another fight broke

out, this time outside. Somebody ran in and said

“there’s a fight outside”. We were unsure whom

he was addressing but quickly found out as Babs

threw down her glass cloth, rolled up her sleeves

and barched outside. We followed in time to see

her grab the two scrapping Herberts by the

scruffs of the neck and hold them apart before

shouting at them to stop, which they duly did.

As we ourselves turned into regulars the rest of

the drinkers in the pub came to accept us

despite our admittedly awful messy clothing and

spiky hair. One night a man at the bar asked me

what I did for a living; “I’m an electronics

engineer” I replied before he comically choked

on his pint. The lesson being of course is not to

judge a book by its (ripped) cover.

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I do not want to give the impression that there

were lots of fights at the White Hart; the two

described above are the only ones that spring to

mind. In fact most of the time we had good times

there. I recall one night we were in the bar that

had a pool table in, (I always get confused about

lounge bars, public bars saloons etc) there was

also a jukebox and one night somebody put on

It’s not unusual by Tom Jones; spontaneously

what felt like the whole bar was on a table or on

the pool table gyrating around Tom Jones style.

What a great night.

A few years later I had moved and the White

Hart was no longer my local pub. The company I

worked for as an electronics engineer

occasionally took on contract staff during busy

periods. One day I was introduced to a new

contractor; it was Babs. Obviously a woman with

hidden talents and it turned out she was a dab-

hand with a soldering iron. As with a lot of

people, as you get to know them you realise the

way they present themselves to the world is just

a front. Working with Babs on a daily basis it

became clear she was a caring, intelligent

person – I still would not have wanted to cross

her though! It just goes to show you should not

judge a book…..oh, we’ve already done that

haven’t we?

The White Hart no longer exists; it became part

of the Hungry Horse chain before being burned

down in 2009 by arsonists (the mean street of

Bletchley again). In February of this year

planning permission was granted to turn the site

into a mental health unit. It is probably best I do

not visit. They would probably not let me out.

I just feel the need to say that all of the above is

true. I did consider changing Babs’ name but it

just would not have been the same. Fans of the

comedy show The League of Gentlemen may see

a similarity between my Babs and their tattooed

character that drives Babs’ Cabs. I can only

presume this is purely coincidental; either that

or Mark Gatiss or one of his co-writers of the

show were in Bletchley on a table dancing to

Tom Jones in the early 1980s.

Andy Wilkes

SCHMID S.C.CONSTRUCCIONES

When was the last time your Septic Tank was emptied?

Back up and blockages can drastically increase cleaning/empting costs.

Do you have rentals this summer or family coming to visit?

If so, now is the time to prepare for the summer and have your Septic tank emptied by the profesionals.

We will come and check your tank for free, and if it does need emptying we will only charge 170 Euros.

(please note that this is a Spring Offer and may increase in the summer)

For more details call Jan on Tel: 652 656 066

SCHMID S.C.CONSTRUCCIONES

[email protected] www.construccionesschmid.com

TEL: 652 656 066


Intruder alarms fitted from 350€

Home Security Systems

No mess wireless systems. (animal friendly sensors)Additional Sirens, auto dialler to landlines/mobile.

Intercom and CCTV available.

FOR A NO OBLIGATION QUOTE CALL 648 025 901 / 606 246 902

Reservations call 639 263 310 or 610 742 953Avenida de la Constitucion, 35, Cómpeta

Take away Food Open 7 days a week - 9.00am until close

TABERNA -Teteria HIERBABUENA TABERNA -Teteria HIERBABUENA

Tapas &

Raciones

Tel 654 169 233 or email: [email protected]

WE WILL BETTER ANY LIKE FOR LIKE QUOTE

GENERAL PLUMBING

AIR CONDITIONING - All makes

HEAT PUMPS

Tailored to your needs swimming pool maintenance & heating gas boiler maintenance and installation

HEATING - DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL gas, oil, electric, solar energy, hot water supply,

ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS


ith freestanding garden walls, more

emphasis can be put on the look and Wenhancement of the garden. Using

locally sourced natural stone can help create a

look of distinction to dress and enhance, and may

also be a requirement of local building

regulations.

Freestanding walls allow for greater flexibility in

terms of material choice and aesthetic outcome

and are often less expensive than retaining walls

(where strength is the main concern). However, a

common assumption that is made is that

freestanding walls should be low cost, as they

don’t need to be as strong.

To save on costs, builders often create

freestanding walls with footings that are not

robust enough, leading to wall movement due to

subsidence or heave. They neglect to take into

account the land structure, making the footings

superficial at best. This should be a major

concern, even more so if your house is built in an

area where the soil type is clay. In the winter the

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soil will expand as it takes on water and in the

dry summer months the soil will contract. This

constant movement of the subsoil will result in

walls losing their integrity, cracks forming and in

time the wall collapsing.

At LT Construction, we focus equally on the

structural specification as well as the aesthetic

concerns of freestanding walls. In doing so, we

consider any such projects as major works in

their own right, and will design and build walls

which are very attractive and able to stand the

test of time.

Please bear in mind that a building license would

be required for any walling. We at LT

Construction would apply and see you through

this often-frustrating process.

Visit our website at: www.ltconstruction.es to see

various examples of Freestanding Garden Wall

design.

Let LT Construction be your first choice when calling on expert advice in designing your garden walls.

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LT CONSTRUCTION


ur long Spanish spring frustrates and

annoys us with the rain we so often hope Oto escape. But we shouldn't be too

grumpy about April showers (or downpours or

thunderstorms). Along with full reservoirs,

fertile fields and happy farmers, they bring us a

countryside wild with wildflowers. You can find

field edges boasting dozens of pink butterfly

orchids, hillsides crammed with pink dog roses

and the delicate star-like flowers of white

asphodels growing right up over the mountains'

sides.

In a faintly nerdy way (think twitcher rather

than trainspotter, though) I like to know my

Ramping Fumitory from my Purple Viper's

Bugloss. So when something catches my eye on a

walk I try to look it up. Now reference books are

always frustrating things because they are never

compiled in such a way that they do what you

want them to do: tell you the flower's name,

immediately and emphatically. There are flower

books compiled in alphabetical order – very

useful if you already know the name of the

flower. There are flower books compiled by

colour of flower, which is helpful…if only the

damn flowers would stop having so many

variants. As Mendel found out (the monk who

worked out the first principles of genetics from

messing about with plants) sweet peas are good

at coming up with a ludicrous variety of colours,

coils, and types. And they are not the only ones.

My book of Mediterranean flowers is much more

sophisticated. It has a sort of map to help you

identify the plant family, genus, species and

subspecies, then lists the page numbers you'll

find the final flower on. It has a list of technical

terms at the back to make sure you know your

rhizome (a creeping underground stem) from

your runner (a 'stolon' that grows above ground),

and your calyx (the outermost 'whorl' of a

flower) from your corolla (the innermost 'whorl'

of a flower). It also uses the word “usually”

rather a lot: “usually mainly pink” or “usually

this plant is listed as Euphorbia, but this time we

thought we'd try the old English name of

Spurge” or “this orchid is usually variable and

has at least 3 subspecies…some of which some

authors treat as separate species”

Amazingly this book even recommends a

botanist kit, including a sophisticated camera, a

hand lens for magnification, pen and notebook

and envelopes for storing snipped off samples.

Now, generally knowing your plants is seen as

knowing something about the countryside –

acceptably interesting rather than too nerdy (see

the reference to train spotting, above), – but this

is definitely a step too far. I just want the

flower's name, damn it!

I recommend cheating. Get an idea of some of

the 'families' – things that grow from bulbs are

separate from, say, shrubs with pretty flowers

with petals. And then – scan through the

photographs in your preferred book to see if you

can spot your flower. It usually comes close

enough!

If you prefer a challenge see if you can find

some Thapsia Villosa, some Tassel Hyacinth,

some Borage and some Helicrysum Italicum!

And then forget it all and go for a walk. These

fantastic plants will soon be withering away to

nothing in the heat. Right now a walk in the

country is like walking into an impressionist

painting. With or without the names they are

beautiful. Looking through the rusty grill of an

old fence at a tiny meadow thick with daisies,

poppies, wild pea and columbine I said it looked

like something out of a film. “No,” replied my

companion, “It looks like paradise.”

Wild for WildflowersWild for Wildflowers


House MartinsProperty Care and Management

Services

Let us look after your propertywhilst you are not in Spain

* Holiday change-over * Regular Cleaning * Laundry * Pool Cleaning * Gardening

* Property Maintenance* 24hr Emergency call out * Security Checks

Tel: 44 (0)845 004 1041 Mob: +34 692 408 306www.housemartins.es

+

ouse Martins is an established

'Competa' based Company and has been Hmanaging holiday home properties for

our clients for a number of years. We pride

ourselves on our professional and reliable

service and take great satisfaction in providing

the ''Personal Touch' . We recognise that your

holiday home is a huge investment and it is

essential that it is managed with care and

attention.

RENTING YOUR PROPERTY

Property Owners decide to rent out their

properties for many reasons but for whatever

reason, the one question most frequently asked

is which type of property offers the best return

in terms of rentals – and the simple answer to

this is the one that is maintained to the highest

specification at all times and which is furnished

and equipped with every possible convenience.

To enjoy the best possible rental income from

your property, it is essential that it is kept in

pristine condition, 'well presented' both inside

and out and in return you will be delighted to

welcome back returning guest's

WE DON'T JUST MANAGE YOUR INVESTMENT – WE CARE FOR YOUR

PROPERTY

Rental Services - We also provide the following

!Holiday Changeovers

!Laundry Service

!Weekly Pool Maintenance

!Meet & Greet Service

!Welcome Grocery Packs

!Cot & High Chair Hire

!24hr Emergency Number

!Key Holding Service

!Supply New Bedding & Towels

!Garden Maintenance

!Building/Plumbing/Electrical Work

!Interior/Exterior Painting

!Pool Heating

!Pool Covers (Solar & Winter)

!Pool Rollers

!Septic Tank Odour Filters!

For full detailed information on our services and

rates please contact Christine or Malcolm

Tel: 0034 692 408 306 & 657 483 270


Industrialzone LA MATA, 29700 Velez-Malaga, Tel. 952 50 25 27 – Fax 952 55 85 98 Mobile: 609 88 50 96 Web: juanverdun.com E-Mail: [email protected]

S.L

Juan VerdúnDiscotecaSeventy

UrbanizatiónLa Màta

Plus

Lidl

Vélez-Málaga Avda, Juan Carlos I Torre del Mar

Official Manufacturer of UPVC-WINDOWS

- UPVC-WINDOWS and DOORS- BALCONY SYSTEMS- CONSERVATORIES- GLASS CURTAINS

Ask for free consultation and estimate or come and visit our showroom. English speaking people will advise you!

Please call in for more information Tel: 952 55 37 01

Paella every Sunday

Coffee & Cake

We are pleased toannounce this will now be an

ongoing offer for theforeseeable future

Only 2.00€(Every Afternoon)

La

CÓMPETAPlaza Almijara, 6


DESIGN & MANUFACTURING OF

ORNATE IRONWORK. WINDOWS & DOORS

DESIGN & MANUFACTURING OF

ORNATE IRONWORK, WINDOWS & DOORS

Art, Design & Quality

Glass Workshop, Windows,

Doors, Shower Cubicles, Glass Curtains

Fly Screens, Garage Doors,

Automatic Controls

Glass Workshop, Windows,

Doors, Shower Cubicles, Glass Curtains

Fly Screens, Garage Doors,

Automatic Controls

Excavation and TransportBuilding MaterialsSkip Service (Delivery and Collection)

Bathroom Furniture and AccessoriesFloor and Wall TilesConstruction Tools & IronmongersMetal & Aluminium CarpentryFirewood Deliveries

CARRETERA DE TORROX KM 0.400 CÓMPETATELEFONO Y FAX: 952 51 61 49 MOVIL:656 60 75 21 EMAIL:[email protected]

Local natural stone for sale

free adhesivewith all

tiles purchased

The Grapevine To advertise call 637 028 87370

Across

1. Rescued (5)3. Schemes (5)6. Lower jaw (4)7. Chinese labourer (6)9. Bloodsucking worm (5)10. Rude dwellings (4)11. Admiration (3)13. Is not (4)15. Land along the edge of a sea (5)18. Pressed (6)19. Pre Easter season (4)20. Shouts (5)

Quick Crossword

Down 1. Largest island in the Mediterranean (6)2. Communication medium (5)3. Foretell (8)4. Young owl (5)5. Goes to law (4)8. Breaks (8)12. Zone (6)14. Ruin (5)16. Musical drama (5)17. Greasy (4)

The Pub Quiz on (pg84)

1. Sandwiches. 2. Alcohol (Arabic al-kuhl). 3. Wine bottles. For example Jeroboam (3l) king of Isreal, Rehoboam (4.5 l) King of Juda, Salmanazar (9 l) king of Assyria, Nebukadnezar (15 l) king of Babylon. 4. Germany. In the Hollertau region of Bayern (Bavaria). 5. Med Met, Honey wine or honey beer. 6. A Robbie Burns. 7. Homer Simpson. 8. "We havent had that spirit here since 1969". 9. The fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth. 10. Canada. Canadians consume 3 times as many doughnuts per capita as Americans. 11. Durian.


“General reforms and renovations, retaining walls and driveways. Woodwork a speciality including gazebos,terrace shading and kitchens. Decorative brickwork and tiling, plastering and all aspects of electrical and plumbing work. Swimming pools and

repairs. Maintenance for property rentals."

All works large and small undertaken. For a free quotation or more information

please call Steve

[email protected]: 655067466

CONSTRUCTIONS STEVE SMITH

A small dedicated company living and working in the area for eleven years offering

the following services.

MUSEO del VINO

Restaurante Asador

Specialist in: Home made food, Braised Meat and Roast Piglet

At the heart of the 'wine route' in Competa is the 'wine museum'. Decorated with Andalusian charm, it has recovered

the warm, friendly ambience of the wine cellars with its braced arches, brick columns and seasoned wood. Along with

the delicious muscatel wines, dry, sweet, young and mature, made from the Rome variety of muscatel grapes, the local

gastronomy includes the best cooked meat and sausages in the district, black puddings, pork loin, chorizo sausage,

which you can buy together with other typical products like honey, raising, figs, olive oil, ceramics and rugs, in the

'wine museum' ..... A charming place.

Tlf: 952 553 314Calle Constitución, Cómpeta, Málaga

Menu del dia (3 courses) €7.50 1pm - 5pm Served Tuesday-FridayAll new customers: come and introduce yourself to Pepe the owner for your free glass of local wine!

Live Music Every Friday

Acoustic RootsFri 11th May

Phone: 951 321 446 / 616 264 067

Before & After - Refurbished Headlights

Have your headlights gone

opaque or yellow ?This is

now an ITV FAILURE.

Have them professionally

re-furbished to like new.

Get your aircon and

headlights done together at

a special price.

www.autocoolspain.com Specialist CAR

aircon service

and repair.

Don't wait till it

stops working.

Call today.

Both services fully mobile


Search Word Translation

Sopa de LetrasSearch & Learn with the very first “Sopa de Letras” in the Axarquia!

The Spanish Coffee BreakAround the home

Around the home

FittingsAir conditioningCarpetTiling (walls)AsbestosBuilding extensionsAerialCar parkTreesArchitectStreamelevatorFlat/roofTilesBalconyBathNeighbourhoodTerracotta

AccesoriosAire

acondicionadoAlfombraAlicatadoAmiante

AnexosAntena

AparcamientoArboles

ArquitectoArroyo

AscensorAzota

AzulejosBalconBanera Barrio

Barro cocido

RubbishGood locationCellar WoodsDIYWater heaterHeatingStreetGutter (on roof)CarpenterLawnCeilingNailKitchenFitted kitchenKitchen - dinerDining roomBuilding

Basura

Bien situadoBodegaBosque

BricolageCaldera

CalefaccionCalle

CanaletaCarpintero

Cesped CieloClavo

CocinaCocina Americana

Cocina comedorComedor

Construccion

ConstructorCuarto

Cuarto de banoDependencia

Deposito de aguaDesvan/altillo

DireccionDormitorio

DuchaEdificio

Electrodomesticos

EnchufeEntrado

EscalaraEstabloEstado

Estancia

BuilderRoomBathroomOutbuildingsWater tankAttic/loftAddressBedroomShowerBuildingDomestic appliancesElectric socketEntranceLadderStableConditionRoom

AccesoriosAlfombraAlicatadoAmiante

AnexosAntena

AparcamientoArboles

ArquitectoArroyo

AscensorAzota

AzulejosBalconBanera Barrio

BasuraBodegaBosque

BricolageCaldera

CalefaccionCalle

CanaletaCarpintero

Cesped CieloClavo

Cocina

FittingsCarpetTiling (walls)AsbestosBuilding extensionsAerialCar parkTreesArchitectStreamElevatorFlat/roofTilesBalconyBathNeighbourhoodRubbishCellar WoodsDIYWater heaterHeatingStreetGutter (on roof)CarpenterLawnCeilingNailKitchen


THE DOG HOUSEWhile you are away on holiday or a weekend break, your dogs live in our house alongside our dog

Large enclosed play area

Lots of country walks

Pet collection & Delivery service

Vet Services - On Call

Gourmet Meals if Required

“Only the best for your pal”

Ex- cat & dog airlines.ukRecommended Refs Available

Ring: Phil (mob) 649 079 321email: [email protected]

Comares / Benamargosa

Bar

La PeñaSpecialising in Traditional Spanish CuisineRestaurante

Avda. Paseo Turbilla, S/NTel: 952 553 084 Árchez Málaga

Special Menu

Closed on Mondays

Changing Weekly

2 Course

Meal

Only 9€

PC COMPETA

[email protected] Tel: 95 251 68 84 - Mov: 659 10 91 68Tel: 95 255 38 07 - Mov: 660 51 01 34

Av. de la Constitución, No.31 - Bajo. C.P. 29754 Cómpeta - (Next door to Todo Papel)

PC & laptop sales and repair, upgrades, networking and maintenance

Games consoles repaired also games sold for, PS2, PS3,WII,XBOX SLIM/FAT & PSPGraphic design, Web marketing & publishing

Café Bar “El Despacho De Fernan”

C/Rampa. Edif. Ayunatamiento, No.1Competa, Malaga Tel: 952 553 518

(Behind the Town hall)

Open Mon - Sat (Closed Sundays)9.00am - late

Drinks, Snacks & Full Menu

www.barfernan.es [email protected]

La Esquina de MiguelBreakfast,tapas & meals

Quiet terrace

Plaza Axarquia, Cómpeta Tel: 952 51 67 54

Sudoku ChallengeA true Sudoku Master can complete the puzzles below in less than fifteen minutes!

Level: Easy Level: Intermediate


UK DELIVERIESDoor to door service

We also take pets

ONLY PAY FOR 1 WAY. WE GO TO THE UK EVERY 2 WEEKS

Telephone 951247240 or 608091660

UK DELIVERIES

Email [email protected]: www.nerjasofas.com

Trading on the Costa for over 6 years

The Grapevine

Grapevine Bargain AdsPhoto adverts only 15 Euro per month

Text adverts (max 30 words) 5 Euros for 2 monthsPayment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month

Quirumed Vibration plate for sale 100€

Total-body workout in as little as 20 minutes

Tel. 620818582

2X HIGH CHAIRS €15 Each2X BUGGIES €20 Each2X CARSEATS €20 EachExcellent condition - bought from toysrusGood MakesArchez: Tel 952 553 282 or 606 246 902

HP DESKJET F300 ALL IN ONE PRINTERhp printer and scanner in very good condition colour and black ink new, disc €30 (canillas de albaida)tel 685878506

CHILDS DOLLS 3 WHEEL PUSHCHAIR, baby seat, doll and accessories - €15Competa: Tel 95255375 or 628069703

Golf ClubsCavity Back Irons Graphite Shaft 4-SW+Putter+Bag-100 EurosTaylormade R7 Driver Regular Flex 10.5 Deg Draw Model75 EurosPing K15 Hybrid Regular Flex Mint Condition 100 EurosCallaway X Series Wedge 56Deg Mint Condition75 EurosCall Archez 635 150 361

2003 VolkswagenBora 1.9 TDI STService History,Manual, right hand drive(Spanish Plates)Powerful and 60MPG€4500CompetaTel: 606 605 686

SUZUKI Grand Vitara V6Low milage for year. Completed 1st inspection for changeover to Spanish plates & certificate obtained. New spanish headlights & rearlights. Has towbar, 5doors r/hand drive.Great condition.TAX & MOT to end April. 1900.euros . Torrox area.

Tel:657 482 813

Quirumed Vibration Plate only €100, 4 star Marynen freezer €50, Television AKAI €30, LG Computer €70, Gas Barbeque €20Pictures of all items available. Tel:620818582

NIKON D5000 CAMERA & LENS (16-85mm focus 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Lens)€790.00Competa:Tel 633 897 499

NIKON D5000 BOOK, 2nd Battery, Charger,Camera Bag & accessories €30.00Competa:Tel 633 897 499

Dethleff Esprit Motorhome. 4 berth, large rear garage for storage. Spanish plated L/hand drive.1999. Great condition, Taxed,& ITV to April 2012. Hot/cold water storage.Gas heating, 3 way fridge.Cruise control fitted last year. Selling due to upgrade. 16,000 euros. Tel:657 482 813

PGO Bugrider 250 fully road legal, 1 owner, New Oct 2008only 992 kmsclocked, great off road & powerful, €3,950 Tel: 952553386

Mitsubishi Sport - DieselVery good conditionRegistered Nov 2002ITV until Nov 20125000€Tel. 952553375 or 628069703

A delightful south facing modern villa with 2 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms and a separate cloakroom/wc in a superb elevated position up in the hills above the village of Arenas.

Sunset Properties - 618 295 063Va6-7492 beds, 2 baths100m2Swimming pool 4.5 x 3mPrice 175,000€

.

Arenas

ELECTRIC WATER HEATER THERMOR 80 LITRENEW WITH GUARANTEE COST 146 EUROS- 95 EUROSCONTACT [email protected]

Grapevine Bargain AdsPhoto adverts only 15 Euro per month

Text adverts (max 30 words) 5 Euros for 2 monthsPayment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month

Wanted

Furnished townhouse in Sayalonga for rent. Double bedroom, sitting room, shower room, kitchen, terrace with wonderful views. 300 euros pcm plus bills. More info call 605 598959.

4x4 Wanted LHD Spanish Plated Freelander, RAV 4, Honda, Suzuki etc. Can Part Exchange Mint 2008 Sept, LHD Fiesta TDCI, White 24k K/M. Details to Paul at [email protected]

CAR FOR SALE 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 Spanish reg 138,000km. Good runner. 12 month MOT. Only 550€ o.n.o.952 55 61 62 / 657 10 42 82

"Wanted English speaking host families. Wanted for Spanish students (children or adults) who want to improve their English. From 1 to 3 weeks. Anytime or during summer. We pay 100 € per week. Please, contact: [email protected] or 630738504

NEW, OLD AND ARTISAN Well established market at Puente don Manuel looking for a few more stalls for Friday morning market. NO PITCH FEE during February !!! For details ring Karen on 674526968.

PENTHOUSE OR SEMIDETACHED HOUSE on the coast, first beach line Part-Exchange with 3 Bed Villa + Poolemail: [email protected] MOTOR HOME in good condition with Spanish platesemail: [email protected]

LODGINGS WANTED. Soon to be homeless. I offer in exchange for lodgings Domestic chores: Cleaning, cooking, gardening, shopping, driving, DIY etc. I am young 63 year old male, lived in the area for 14 plus years, and believe i am quite good company. Able to contribute to food.Contact John Reeder 952557822 or 663530276.

Wanted person to share coast and use of a very nice natured horse, ( not expensive) Competa campo, must be an animal lover and have respect for animals Tel 618828580

Spacious Ground Floor 2 bed 2 bath apartment to rent in El Morche Overlooking courtyard gardens to the sea. Large lounge 29m2 with patio doors to terrace. Fitted kitchen. Private parking underneath. 50m to the beach. Furnished or unfurnished. 500 euros month + bills. Tel: 628905940 or email [email protected]

Restaurante Cantueso requires summer season front of house staff.Good knowledge of Spanish essential.Please call Nicky: 699 946 213

FOR RENT DETACHED BUNGALOW 3 double bedrooms bathroom with jacuzzi bath and seperate shower. fully fited kitchen, lounge/ diner. 5 minutes walk into Sedella

450 euros per monthTel: 659652791

HOUSEMOVING SALE at villa near A-7 Autovia. Over 70 items, many nearly-new: three sofas, furniture, storage cupboards, rugs, kitchen and household appliances, computer bits, portable air-conditioner, garden, building and workshop tools and machines (even a Belle cement mixer!). All at silly prices to clear urgently before we move. Can email illustrated list and directions. [email protected].


•May 2012 Horoscopes• Y

.

our outlook in life seems to be going through a

complete transformation as lessons that you had at your home are giving you a lot of food for thought

ARIES 20th March - 19th April

The spotlight for you this month is on your area of

marriage and partnerships. Your thoughts are very much absorbed with this area. Past experiences will come to mind

GEMINI

Your sense of reality in regards to your

responsibilities is very much veiled by unrealistic expectations and this is affecting your relationship with your partner.

LEO

Your area of communication is in the

forefront this month. News concerning your personal resources could come from afar and this could present difficulties

LIBRA

The future will be bringing more learning experiences

that will assist you in growing as a better human being. Your area of personal resources seems to be a little vague for you.

SAGITTARIUS 22th November - 21st December

Any investment or speculation that you have

done in the past seems to be in a very vague mode now but what you have learned and are learning will bring you the reward that you deserve.

AQUARIUS

Your area of shared resources is in the

spotlight for you this month. There are many slow changes in this area that are being felt by you more and more as time goes by.

TAURUS

Your work area is very much in the picture this

month. Lots of communication will take place in this area. Your past performance is being reviewed.

CANCER

Some tension at the work place should be handled in

a pleasant and constructive manner. Unexpected circumstances seem to be surrounding this in a favorable way

VIRGO 23rd August - 22th September

Your area of personal income and resources is

accentuated this month. You could be coming across in your personal communication in a very charming way concerning this area.

SCORPIO 23rd October - 21st November

The spotlight for you this month is on your area of

behind the scenes activities. Lessons that have come to you in a slow manner are being beneficial for you and your mate or partner.

CAPRICORN 22th December - 19th January

A trip of a short duration could be on the agenda for

you and this will be of a very pleasant nature. You could be repeating an experience with a friend that you had in the past.

PISCES


A PIECE

OF SPAIN...

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In the Mojacar are of Costa Almeria, the apartment is placed on a gated community,

within easy reach of the beach and the Golf.

Bring in summer with our complete repair and upholstery service

Garden and terrace cushions in outdoor quality materials.

Parasol and gazebo cover repairs

Re-upholstery of antique and modern furniture.

Free pick up and delivery on small items.

www.competaart.comTel: 952 55 34 64

Michael ’s Upholstery11 Calle del CarmenCompeta


LICORERIA Y VINOTECA GALIATEL: 633304326 / 679464181

AVD DE LA CONSTITUCION, 19, CÓMPETA, MALAGA

Carlsberg, Magners, Coronita, Heinekin & Victoria

Off LicenseA great selection of International beers,

wines (Rioja’s, Ruedas & Ribera del Duero), spirits & soft drinks.

If we don't stock it, we can order it!

Todo PapelWe are here

Café CompetaCarpark

Best prices in Cómpeta

S.A.ShawGROUND CLEARANCE SERVICES

TELEPHONE: Simon 686 650 138All Prices Guaranteed

S.A.ShawGROUND CLEARANCE SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL STRIMMING

& BRUSH CUTTINGNon Use of Chemicals

.

TREE FELLING AND POLLARDINGAll waste removed and disposed of.

.

IRRIGATION SYSTEMS & DRAINAGE

PERGODAS, SHADED AREAS & FENCING

Supplied and Fitted.

RETAINING WALLS & LAND TERRACING

.

CONCRETE FOOTINGS & DRIVEWAYS .

LARGE & SMALL JCB with Qualified Driver

TELEPHONE: Simon 686 650 138All Prices Guaranteed


Tin TinHair and Beauty Salon

Salon de Belleza

Nueva villa de Cómpeta (Just behind Café Cómpeta)

Tel: 952 516 416

English, Danish & Spanish

Mon-Wed -Fri 10.00-13.30 & 17.00-20.00

Tue & Thu 9.30 - 1.30

Sat 10.00 - 14.00

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.

.

. Tin Tin IS the place where you can go and have a full day of

beauty treatment: Perm, colouring, hi and low light,

wash & set also cuts for men and children, Acrylic nails, manicure, pedicure, facials,

waxing, colouring eyelashes & eyebrows, make up & massage

Separate to our Main Construction Office we have a warehouse for the sale of second hand furniture, and some of this months offers are;

CONSTRUCCIONES S. CHAVOS S.LAvda. Constitución 33 , 29754 Cómpeta, Má[email protected] or [email protected]

:952 553 807:660 510 134

:952 553 678:690 846 376

New Stock Every Month

House Clearances Arranged -

We will Collect

Leather Sofa & 2 Chairs 350€

Display Unit 80€

2 Complete Single Beds 130€ Each

Motorbike 450€

Plant Holder 10€


"What would you like?" says the barman.

"What would I like?" says Bob. "A bigger house, more money and a more attractive wife."

"No," says the barman, patiently. "I meant what do you want?"

"To win the lottery, for my mother-in-law to die and for my child to be born healthy!"

"What's it to be?" says the barman, less patiently.

"A boy or a girl, I don't care."

"You misunderstand me," says the barman, impatiently, “I only asked what you want to drink."

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Local NewsWHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREAWHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA

AXARQUIA THERAPISTS GROUP

The next meeting of the FHT

Axarquia Therapists Group

will be held on Wednesday

30th May at the Camping Bar

Restaurant, Vinuela at 7.30pm,

when Jean Gilhead will be

presenting a talk on Feng Shui.

Sometimes called 'acupuncture

for rooms', the ancient oriental

system of Feng Shui is a way

of harmonising and balancing

the energy within our homes

and workspaces. As much as

coaching is a tool that helps us

reach our goals, Feng Shui is a

tool that helps clarify them.

Using Feng Shui, we can

improve our relationships with

family and friends, enhance

our finances, find romance

and discover our true path in

life. Jean has been studying,

practising and teaching

Western/Intuitive Feng Shui

for over 25 years in London,

Barcelona and Andalucia. All

are welcome to join us for this

interesting subject and further

details can be obtained from

either Jenny or Jean,

951321613 or 633759988

[email protected] or

[email protected]

951893091.

SCRUFFS 2012

Scruffs 2012 will be held at

The Pavo Real Saturday on

May 12th. Registration for

dogs starts at 1pm and the

show begins at 2pm. This

year's categories are listed

below. It costs €3 to enter one

category, €6 to enter two, €9 to

enter three and €10 to enter

four or more categories.

Competition Categories

Best pedigree dog over one

year.

Best pedigree bitch over one

year.

Best non-pedigree dog over

one year.

Best non-pedigree bitch over

one year.

Best pedigree under one year

Best non-pedigree under one

year.

Best fancy dress (dog and

owner).

Best six legs (dog and owner).

Best child handler and dog

(children under 12).

Best rescue dog (pedigree/non

-pedigree).

Best rescue bitch.

(pedigree/non-pedigree).

Dog the judges want to take

home

All winners will be entered

into the final category, Best of

Show.

There will also be a barbecue,

raffle, tombola, face-painting,

stalls and lots more!

MEDIEVAL MARKET COMARES

The Town Hall and tourism

group in Comares are holding

a Medieval Market on the

18th and 19th May 2012. The

Market will be in the

beautiful main square. There

will be a variety of craft,

clothing, food stalls etc.,

Many participants will be in

medieval costume.

There will also be

entertainment for all ages.

The market will run from 12

noon until late on each day.

All are welcome to come and

enjoy the market and events

in this beautiful village.

For more information contact

Linda Coughlan on

952 509 301

Local News


COMPETA CUDECA CANCER CARE SUPPORT GROUP

Next Meeting; Thursday 17

May

Your local Cudeca Cancer Care

Support Group now meets on a

monthly basis here in Competa.

So if you or your family are

living with cancer, you are very

welcome to come along and

join us. This help is

irrespective of where you are

being treated either through

the Spanish Health System or

privately.

Please contact me; Cindy Jones

665156467 or email

[email protected] AXARQUIA GARDEN CLUB Next meeting; Tuesday 8th

May.

Visiting a member's Nerja

urbanisation garden. This

small informal group meet on

the second Tuesday of each

month to share gardening

information and advice, talks,

garden visits and much more.

For more information, please

contact Carol Starr; 660944879

or email

ONE VOICE

'One Voice' the Competa based

choir will be performing a

programme of some of their

[email protected]

favourite pieces at the

Alberdini on May 23rd at

8:00pm. It will be a varied and

entertaining evening and items

will range from the world of

opera, stage musicals and light

popular, including two Spanish

songs.

ONE VICTIM REMAINS IN INTENSIVE CARE AS MORE WITNESSES REPORTS SPEAK OF NERJA SHOOTING

The man who was shot in the

neck in Nerja on Monday 16th

April remains in intensive care

in the Carlos Haya Hospital in

Málaga. He remains in a

serious condition. The other

two victims of the shootings

which took place in the

Barriada de Los Poetas in the

Nerja at 6pm also continue in

hospital but at the District

Hospital in Vélez-Málaga. One

man was operated on a chest

injury and is now on the ward

making favourable progress,

while the youngster who was

shot in the ankle is in the

trauma unit.

Two of the victims are from

Nerja aged 31 and 25 and one

from Torrox aged 31.

LOCAL GIGS

The Dixie Swing Band,

Sunday Roast - Every Sunday - 2pm - 6 pm. The Boatyard Bar - PlayaPlayazo - NerjaTel. 659 778 105

Acoustic Roots

Saturday May 5Private Party, Competa.

Friday May 11th Museo del Vino, Competa, To book a table call 952 553314 or just call in for a drink.

Friday May 25th: Restaurante La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida.To book a table call 952 553254/609 167127 or just call in for a drink.

Saturday May 26thPlaza Almijara (Main Square) Competa: to book a table call La Casona on 952 553701, Pericos on 952 553739 or La Cantina on 658 338166.

Geoff Murrell

Friday May 4th Restaurante El Pino, Torrox Park. To book call 952 967 063

Saturday May 12th 'Songs from the Shows' special, at Los Amigos, Torrox Park.

Friday May 25th Museo del Vino, Competa. To book call 952 553 314


Canillas de AceitunoTel: 952 518 250

Cómpeta Calle San AntonioTel: 951 289 791

Salares Tel: 952 508 906

Sayalonga Tel : 952 552 404

Sedella Tel: 952 508 858

Nerja Tel: 952 523 131

Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332

Torre del MarTel: 952 542 396

Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002

Cómpeta Tel: 605 276 302

Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 558 321

Nerja Tel: 952 521 545

Torrox PuebloTel: 952 539 828

Torrox CostaTel: 952 538 115

Velez MalagaTel: 952 549 238


Emergencies 112

Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 685Nerja Tel: 952 521 531Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 206Torre del MarTel: 952 541 104

Sponsored by:

Doctors

Frigiliana 952 533 231Malaga 952 327 950Motril 958 600 164

General Enquires Tel: 1004Speaking Clock Tel : 093Line Faults Tel: 1002Directory Enquires Tel: 025

Granada Airport Tel: 958 245 200Malaga Airport

Tel: 952 048 804

Nerja – Malaga06.30L, 07.30, 08.30D, 08.55, 10.10D, 11.10, 11.55D, 12.40, 13.40, 14.55, 16.10, 17.10, 18.10D, 18.40, 19.40, 20.40, 21.15, 21.45D

Malaga – Nerja07.00, 08.15L, 09.15, 10.30, 11.00D, 11.45D, 12.30D, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15, 16.30, 17.30, 18.45, 19.30D, 20.15, 20.45D, 21.30D, 23.00

Nerja – Granada06.30L, 09.45, 14.30, 15.45, 16.30, 19.15

Granada – Nerja07.00, 09.00, 10.00, 13.00, 16.00, 17.30L, 20.00

Nerja – Sevilla07.30D, 16.30, 02.00

Sevilla – Nerja07.00, 18.00D, 24,00

Canillas de Albaida - Competa-Sayalonga - MalagaMon-Fri Departs Canillas de Albaida7.00 - 9.30 - 15.30

For Competa add 5 minutesFor Sayalonga add 20 minutes

L= Mon – Sat • D= Direct

Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010Velez Malaga Tel: 952 541 104Frigiliana Tel: 952 533 002Almunecar Tel: 958 631 125Motril Tel: 958 823 591Maro Tel: 952 529 024

Alcaucin Tel: 952 510 002

Archez Tel: 952 553 159

Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006

Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002

Cómpeta, Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025

Periana Tel: 952 536 016

Rio Gordo Tel: 952 732 154

Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 021

Salares Tel: 952 508 903

Sedella Tel: 952 508 839


Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010

Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100

Vinuela Tel: 952 519 002

Frigiliana Tel: 952 533 122

La HerraduraTel: 958 827 794

Nerja Tel: 952 548 430

Torrox PuebloTel: 952 538 200

Cómpeta

Franquelo: 952 553 535El Mellizo: 952 516 056Maximo: 952 516 199Cesáreo: 952 516 205

Sayalonga

Ramiro: 952 535 029Velez Malaga 952 540 016Almunecar 958 630 017

Emergency Numbers

Emergency Services 112Ambulance 061Fire Brigade 080Guardia Civil 062

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Municipal Police

Tourist Information

Town Halls

Taxi Ranks & Drivers

Bus Times

Airports

Telephone


Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941

Torrox Village & Torrox Costa 608 45 42 70

La Herradura 625 233 778

Cómpeta & La Caleta: 657 582 225

Lake Vinuela Tel 888 888 888

st January 1 New Years DaythJanuary 6 Three Kings Day

thFebruary 28 Andalucia DaystMay 1 May Day

thAugust 15Virgin de la Asuncion

thOctober 12Dia de la Hispanidad

stNovember 1 All Saints daythDecember 6

Dia de la ConstitucionthDecember 8

Immaculate ConceptionthDecember 25 Christmas Day

Monday Torrox Costa Tuesday NerjaWednesday Algarrobo Costa, Rincon de la Victoria

ThursdayVelez- Malaga, Frigiliana, Torre del Mar

FridayAlmunecar, Frigliana, Sayalonga, La Herradura

SaturdayCómpeta, La Caleta de Velez

SundayNerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga

Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm

Cómpeta

Catholic Sat 8.00pm &Sun Midday

Church of England Sundays 5.30pm

Torre del Mar

Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334

Evangelical ChurchTel: 952 532 825

Fellowship of the KingTel: 958 658 439

Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406

Austria Tel: 952 600 267

Belgium Tel: 952 399 907

Denmark Tel: 952 448 450

Finland Tel: 952 212 435

France Tel: 952 214 888

Germany Tel: 952 363 591

Ireland Tel: 952 475 108

Italy Tel: 952 306 150

Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500

Norway Tel: 952 210 331

Sweden Tel: 917 020 000

UK Tel: 952 352 300

USA Tel: 952 474 891

www.easyjet.com

www.bmibaby.com

www.ryanair.com

www.thompsonfly.com

www.flymonarch.com

www.flybe.com

www.xl.com

Global Radio 96.5 FM

Wave 96.0 FM

Coastline Radio 97.6 FM

Radio Sol Almijara 99.1 FM

Spectrum 105.5 FM

REM FM 104.8 FM

Church Services

Airlines National Holidays

HospitalsConsulates

Vets

English Radio Stations

Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000

Motril Tel: 958 603 506

Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000

Street Markets

Construcciones S. ChavosTel: 952 553 807

Construcciones SchmidTel 652 656 066

Steve Smith ConstructionTel: 655 067 466

Lee Talbot ConstructionTel: 659 324 586

Coastal Machinery SalesTel: 0044 755 276 1567Glo y PatTel: 952 51 61 49

Atanasio Díaz NavasTel: 952 55 32 23

Waynes DrainsTel: 657 862 628

Electromontajes Gaviana S.LTel: 952 55 38 07

Electrician - ColinTel: 951 242 449

Costa Cup CakesTel: 645 223 933

S. A. ShawTel: 686 650 138

Tin Tin HairdressersTel: 952 516 416

Competa DentistTel: 952 51 62 08

Cambridge 800 Weight PlanTel: 952 586 324

Hotel Restaurant AlberdiniTel: 952 51 62 94

TejeiroTel: 952 516 149

Competa ComputersTel: 617 979 364

Nerja SolutionsTel:

PC CompetaTel:

TecnicasTel: 952 52 95 38

Environmental SolutionsTel: 654 169 233

952527145

952 516 884

Accommodation Hairdressers

[email protected]: 616 022 734

hair and beauty

Electricians

Food Stores & Bakeries

Drains

Health & Beauty

Ian Pett Dental CarePuente Don Manuel

Tel: +34 691 700 587 Tel: +34 95 1139 287

Edif. Al-zabel, Local 7Cruce de Periana29713 AlcaucinMalaga

Canillas de Albaida, MalagaTel: 952 03 04 44 email: [email protected]

www.hotelfinca.com

Finca el CerrilloFinca el Cerrillo

Construction

Carpenters

www.redwell.esPhone: 952.539.742 Mobile: 606.423.869

Computers

General Practitioner Physiotherapy

Massage Acupuncture

Urology Vitamin and Mineral dificiencies testing

Colontherapy

Etioscan

Psychology Osteopathy

Gynaecology Medical Thermography

Iridology

Food allergies testing Pedicure

Nutritional coachingGym classes

Yoga ClassesCostemetic treatments

Paseo Marítimo, El Morche/Torrox Costa, 952 532 065 / 617 913 196,

www.centromarysalud.com [email protected]

Centro Mar y SaludDr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner

Computer Serviceswww.deltapc.net

Mobile : 650 870 625 Email [email protected]

Advice Build Email Repair Upgrade Antivirus

Furniture Stores

Airconditioning / Heating

The Hair & Beauty Studio Cruce de Periana, Puente Don Manuel

Beauty TreatmentsPedicures - Manicures - Facials -

Hopi Ear Candles - Acrylic & Gel Nail Extensions - Eyelash Perming -

Aromatherapy Massage - Reiki - Waxing

Qualified Sports & Remedial Therapist

Unisex Hairdressers

Advanced Cosmetic Procedures & Electrolysis

Removal of Moles, Thread veins, Milia, Skin tags, Blood spots, Warts, Verrucas

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For all enquires please call: 693 740 575

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Infrared Heating Outside for patiosbars, smoking areas - low running cost

infrared panels for inside, low cost, healthy - Stops mould and damp

[email protected]: 616 022 734

hair and beauty

Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282

Electricians

Damp Control

Damp ControlProfessional control of all external &

internal dampness in your home/terraces etc. Please call 666 991 041 for advice & free survey without obligation.

Tel: 952 96 78 03www.malagaclima.com

Garden & Landscape

Talleres SimonTel: 609 823 137

Pro NeumaticosTel: 952 507 144

Asesoria AljarifeTel:952 516 600

UK DeliveriesTel: 951 247 240 / 608 091 660

IDE CocinaTel: 952 541 895

www.buggytours.netTel: 653 635 180

Nerja SolutionsTel: 952527145

Plumbers & Water Solutions

Kennels

Tel: 686 361 003

www.b-smart.es

Real Estate

Leisure, Hobbie & Gifts

Internet & Telephone

Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07

Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 535 043

Country PropertiesTel: 952 516 178

Creative Property Marketingwww.creativepropertymarketing.com

Alberdini RestauranteTel: 661 188 466

La Casona - CómpetaTel: 952 55 37 01

Cantueso RestauranteTel: 699 946 213

El PilonTel: 952 553 512

Bar FernansTel: 952 553 792

Hotel Balcon Tel: 952 553 662

Taberna Teteria HierbabuenaTel: 639 263 310

Museo del vinoTel: 952 553 314

Taj Majal - Torrox CostaTel: 952 534 972

Bar DavidCompeta

Bar MiguelTel: 952 51 67 54

The Boatyard BarTel: 659 778 105

Intruder AlarmsTel: 648 025 901

Puffin Dive CentreAlways wanted to dive? Do it this Summer!

Learn to scuba dive in your pool or ours1 on 1 tuition

Must be under 75 years old!

www.puffin.org.uk+44 800 542 8181

Property Legal Advice

Solutions 4 UTel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07 Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34

www.solutions4u-competa.com

Tel: (+34) 620 914 104 Tel: (+34) 951 321 359

Removals Locksmiths

LOCKSMITH

Call Paul Tel: 664367511 – email: [email protected]

UK C&G Qualified, Callouts (24/7) and / or appointments

Kitchens

Tel: 951 239 888

CompetaTel: 608 658 108

email: [email protected]

www.horseriding-andalucia.com

Restaurants, Catering & Bars

Real Estate

Boarding kennels for cats and dogs

Wagtails

www.wagtails.esTel: Val 655 579 792 or Richard 645 659 935

Mechanics & Recovery

The GarageBIGTel: 952 528 961

35 Castillo alto,

poligono

industrial,

Nerja 29780

Jewellery Design

Xioma An exclusive collection 925° Silver

Karin Gabrielle Van CampJewellery Designer

Tel: 633 897 499 - [email protected]

www.inland-property.com Tel: ( 0034 ) 952 55 34 98

Security Systems

Nerja SolutionsTel: 952 527 145

Total Satellite InstallationsTel: 629 556 266

Licoreria y Vinoteca GaliaTel: 633 304 326El Bazar de Competa (health)Tel: 952 516 895

Delprado SolicitorsTel: 95 252 72 74

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Satellite Services

Solicitors Lizzy ReillyTel: 952 55 35 75

Upholstery

Todo CasaTel: 628 776

tel:+44 (0)845 0041041mob: +34 692 408 306www.housemartins.es

House Martins

Property Care and Management Services

UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS Tel. 952 50 25 27

E-Mail: [email protected]

Official Manufacturer

Windows & Doors

Swimming Pool Heating

Vets

Villa Care

Spa’s & Saunas

Tel: 652 970 [email protected] www.hmheating.es

Mobility

Mobility Products For Sale or Hire

Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279

www.bluebadgemobility.com

CLINICA VETERINARIACÓMPETA

PUENTE DON MANUEL

Clinic 952 553 360 URG 657 582 225

LA CALETA Clinic 952 551 010 URG 657 582 225

Clinic 951 167 666 URG 657 582 225

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in November CHURCH SERVICESAlhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921. Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion. Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden)"Church of England" services every Sunday in theSanysol Chapel, Torre del Mar at 10.30 a.m., andat Competa in the Parish Church at 5.30 p.m.All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396.

We meet every Thursday from 12 o/c until approx 2.30 at the Bar Atila in Puente don Manuel to enjoy social activities and meet new like minded friends. For details of events:- tel no. 636203135.

Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, Torre Del Mar. Opening hours Monday through Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm and 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Tel.952 543 334/952 540 432, Monday – Friday Spanish Lesson, Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced. 10 – 12.30pmMonday & Friday - Computer Know How 11 – 1pmMonday- Half Orange, widows, widowers, and singles GroupMonday - German Group. Coffee & Library. 3.00pm – 5.00pmTuesday - Musical Appreciation Group 3 – 5.00pmWednesday- Art Group 3.00pm – 5.00pm Thursday - Darts. 6.00pm for 6.30pm.Friday - Coffee Morning, Boutique, Bric-a-brac, preserves, library, books for sale. 11 – 1.00pmFriday - Keep Fit. 11.30 to 12.30am

Thursday 3rd – Fashion Show. Ladies . Cakes, drinks, raffle. Time 4.00pm. Tickets 3 Euros.Monday 7th – Coach Trip to Cordoba to see the beautiful Patios. Coach departs Algarrobo 3.45pm, calling at Caleta, Torre Del Mar and Viñula. Returning at 11.00pm from Cordoba.Monday 14th – CAMINO DE SANTIAGO, The

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evening will include a film show, talk, photos and supper. Time 5.30pm. Tickets 6 Euros.Thursday 17th- Coach Trip to Gibraltar. Coach Departs at 6.45am from Algarrobo, pick up Caleta Torre Del Mar and Chilches.Thursday 24th – Arts and Crafts Fayre.

We meet at Fellowship of the King premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manuel. Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185.Fellowship of the King Sunday Worship - 11am. Wednesday Fellowship 3 - 5 pm. Midweek activities Pilates - Tuesday midday - 1 pm. Bridge Club Tuesday 2.15-6 pm, Art Group Thursday 3 -5 pm. Charity Shop/Books open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 -1.30 pm, Bridge Club Friday 2.15.

We meet every Wed between 12 - 2 pm at the La Vega Rest. next to Mercadona supermarket.Various activities held at the Weekly Meetings Bookings 663 658 354 (9am-5pm), Welfare 628343198, Membership 617997095Visit our web site at:

We meet every monday at 2.30 pm at the Esperanza Cafe /resturante on the coast road at km 261 in Benajarafe. We are a registered charity. For details phone Heather on 63497956 or see you Mondays at 2.3023 June Monthly Lunch at the Brazilian BBQ (Amazonias) on Torrox Costa. We still have places available, 12.50€ including tip.

QUIZ NIGHTS with Prizes, Raffles and Food May 11th 8pm Los Morenos Restaurant, Rincon de la VictoriaMay 16th 7.30pm At Sands & C, Torrox CostaMay 25th, 8pmt Bar Viva, Torre del MarMore Information call Stephen 952 514671

2 Social Meeting and Monthly Lunch9, 16, 23, 30 Social Meeting18 Coach trip to Gibraltar

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION TORRE DEL MAR

BENAJARAFE INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL CLUB ( B.I.S.C.)

APARIV ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY

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www.rbl-torredelmar.org.uk

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