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A hapless dad of two binned a computer disc containing virtual bitcoins which are now worth about £4.5million.James Howells’ hard drive – which contains 7,500 of the online currency units – is now buried 4ft deep in a football pitch-sized area of landfill at his local tip.He said: “You know when you put something in the bin, and in your head say to yourself ‘that’s a bad idea’? i really did have that.“I’ve searched high and low. I’ve tried to retrieve files from all of my usb sticks, from all of my hard drives.“I’ve tried everything just in case I had a backup file, or had copied it by accident. And... nothing.”it consultant James used a computer programme to create the bitcoins for almost nothing in 2009 and stored them in a digital wallet on his dell laptop.when the computer broke down he put it away in a drawer

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The government team of Zurgena is working daily to normalise the urban situation of the municipality. This a particular problem at this location as well as others in the Almanzora Valley. Evidence of this was shown at the recent meeting with the provincial delegate of Planning, José Manuel Ortiz Bono. Once the formalities required for the approval of the General Urban Plan (PGOU) ended. A meeting in which he also called for the recognition of the historical neighborhoods of the municipality.

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FOR all yOUR lOCal adveRtISING NeedS Call Mark on 693 774 932

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InSUrAnce/tAX AdMInIStrAtIonPuerto Deportivo de Almerimar Dársena 1 - No. 42, 04711 Almerimar (Almería)

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el eJido rugBy cluBBased in Almerimar, we are always looking for new players and have training sessions starting at 21.30h every Tuesdays and Thursdays. Players of all abilities welcome. The team is very sociable and after have

players from beginner to experienced. We are currently in Andalucia Regional Division 2 and just

about to start the second phase of the league. Home matches are usually at 12.30 on Sundays at the grass rugby pitch in Almerimar. For more information call

Jonathan on 695 635 078

el eJido Bowls cluB monday and thursday - 5pm to 7pmRing AliSon on 677 317 920 to book

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SpecialitiesChicken & Beef CurriesTapas served all dayChef from Punjab (India) working in Almerimar for over 10 years is now the new owner.everybody welcome

Indian Spicy Curry House

Calle Varadero, Almerimar.Tel 950 033 244 Mob. 632 574 591

Open every day: 12 noon - late

Calle Varaderoalmerimar 04711 (almeria) Tlf. 950 609 546

Macgowan’sBar & Restaurant

guinness, Murphy’s cider, Heineken, large

selection of spirits

10th christmas lunch at

MACgoWAnS 3 CoURSE’S 19.90€

ray & Kay welcome you...to their friendly cafe bar for breakfast, lunch, dinner, tapas & drinks

Darsena 3, Almerimar - next to pharmacyTel 610 900 320

cafe BarAnkarareturn of the sunday meat raffle

Est 2005

open: Mon - sat 10.30am - close open: sunday 2pm - 10pm(kitchen closed on sunday)

NOW SHOWINg SKy SpORTS, ESpN & BT SpORTS

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The Charity Shop

volunteers Wanted

Calle Galera No6, almerimar(Behind Bar ankara)

Mon 10am-2pm, tues 10am-2pm, Wed 10am-6pm, thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am- 2pm

Association with Animales de BerjaFacebook: Asociacion de Animales de Berja Reg No. 5272

Please use this for the most current information you may need.or Web: www.asociaciondeanimalesdeberja.com or E-mail: [email protected]

tel: +34 950 497 193

Variety BarTel: 645 066 538

Calle Faro, almerimarAT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PORT

saturday 14th decembera xmas

Gentleman’s evening

sunday 15th december

a xmas ladies’ evening

Tickets only 5€Limited


Monday to Fridayteeing off between 10 am & 12 noon

For more info and to reserve call/email950 55 96 46 / [email protected]

35€ per person

Our Midweek green Fee Special is back!18 holes green Fee (or Envia Spa for non golfers)

with 2 beers / wines + 2 tapas

La Envia Golf & Country ClubCareterra Alicun

(20 minutes from Roquetas de Mar)

christmas raFFlEto be drawn on

saturday 7th decemberat the

christmas Fair, stumble innTickets 1€ (strip of 5)

Available from the Charity Shop, Almerimar

1st priZEWickEr christmas hampEr

Full of goodies including:Pork & Stilton, Brandy Butter, Cranberry Sauce

Christmas Cake, Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies, Crackers, Box of Chocolates, Chocolate Tree Decorations

2nd priZE Box of Toiletries3rd priZE

Bottle of Spirits or a Pet Hamper

Asociacion de Animales de BerjaReg No. 5272

charity christmas Fairat stumble inn, almerimar

saturday 7th december 2pmStalls, Tombola, Raffle tickets on sale NOW

at the charity shop, AlmerimarLive Music from 5pm

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• Big duvets• Big Blankets• Bedspreads/throwovers• Curtains• Sleeping Bags

in our BIG machines.

Small machines for small loads too!!

Open six days – Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pmDarsena De-La Batea No 8

British owned and run

Almerimar’s only fully self service Launderette.

Wash and dry all your:

The Charity ShopCalle Galera no6, almerimar (Behind Bar ankara)

monday - Fri 10am-2pm saturday 11am-2pmwednesday - saturday 6pm–8pm

Facebook: Asociacion de Animales de Berja Contact: E-mail [email protected]

Web: www.asociaciondeanimalesdeberja.comDONATIONS VIA PAYPAL

If you can help us PLEASE Contact the Charity shop on 950 497 193

VolunTeers wanTed

Please help us find our forever family!

Daisy, looking for a new home. She is about 3 years old, and looks a bit like a Norfolk Terrier.

Could you give this lovely lady a new home?

She is able to travel to the UK or rest of Europe. Contact us for more details.Please please consider giving this sweet girl a forever home.

Asociacion de Animales Reg No. 5272


Prices are subject to change without notification. Please confirm on booking. We reserve the right to withdraw offers at any time.

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It’s that time of year again when people are returning to Spain to escape the cold and damp that starts to envelop the UK around now. For many with illness or disability the sunnier climes of the Mediterranean provide some welcome relief from the aches and pains, mobility problems and breathlessness exacerbated by northern European winters. Many living with illness and disability accept the fact that because they may be getting on in years then inevitably getting around and managing their personal care issues becomes more difficult. That is not to say, however, that they

may not be entitled to disability benefits. I receive enquiries from people who have not even heard of the benefits that they may be entitled to and others who may have heard of what’s out there but, not understanding the rules of entitlement, have previously dismissed the idea of making a claim. In addition, there are those who are not receiving their correct entitlement due to being wrongly refused an award or because their condition has worsened and do not realise that they should be on a higher award.I continue to receive calls

from confused and disgruntled people concerning their entitlement to certain disability benefits while living in Spain. When making contact with the DWP many are still being told that because they live in Spain they cannot make a claim for Attendance Allowance. Others are under the illusion – often based on information given by friends and neighbours – that any claim will affect their retirement pension or that they have to have spent 26 out of the last 52 weeks in the UK. I even received a call from a lady whose neighbour had told her that

because she owned rather than rented her property here then she would not be entitled to anything. Since a CJEU ruling in July 2011, first-time claims for Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Carer’s Allowance can be made by people living outside the UK in another EEA member state. The past presence test ( 26/52 week rule ) no longer applies as long as you can show genuine and sufficient link to the UK. Broadly speaking this means that you or a family member need to be in receipt of an contributions-based payment from the UK. It is also important to emphasise that Attendance Allowance and Personal Independence Payment are non-means tested and non-taxable thereby meaning that any award will not affect your pension.The welfare benefits system is complex and at times confusing but misinformation put about by people who do not fully understand it will unfortunately mean that many could miss out on that extra income which proves so invaluable to those living with illness or disability. For up-to-date, in-depth and reliable information on what is out there for you, a family member or a friend please give us a call. We can take you through how you make a first-time claim, ask for a review of an award and prepare you for and represent you at appeals tribunal. For more details on all the above please find contact details below.Kim Clark Benefits Consultancy tel: 950 169 729 mob: 663 297 568 www.ukbenefitsinspain.com

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CENTrO CUEVA DEL LOBO Paseo Mediterraneo 10, Mojacar BeachCENTrO MEDICO INDALO C/ Manuel Azaña, Almeria

Flu is a highly infectious illness that spreads rapidly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are carrying the virus. If you’re at risk of complications from flu, make sure you have your annual flu jab available from September onwards. Flu symptoms can hit quite suddenly and severely. They usually include fever, chills, headaches and aching muscles. You can often get a cough and sore throat. Because flu is caused by a virus and not bacteria, antibiotics won’t treat it. Anyone can get flu, but it can be more serious for certain people, such as:•people aged 65 or over •people who have a serious medical condition

•pregnant women If you are in one of these groups, you’re more vulnerable to the effects of flu (even if you’re fit and healthy) and could develop flu complications, which are more serious illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia, which could result in hospitalisation. Should you have the flu jab?See your Doctor or Angel about the flu jab if you’re 65 or over, or if you have any of the following problems (however old you are):•a serious heart complaint •a chest complaint or breathing difficulties, including asthma, bronchitis and emphysema

•serious kidney disease •diabetes •lowered immunity due to disease or treatment such as steroid medication or cancer treatment •if you have a problem with your spleen or you have had your spleen removed •if you have ever had a stroke The best time of the year to have a flu vaccination is in the autumn from September to early November. Even if you’ve already had a flu jab in previous years, you need another one each year. The flu jab may only protect you for a year. This is because the viruses that cause flu are always changing.

How effective is the flu jab? No vaccine is 100% effective, however, people who have had the flu jab are less likely to get flu. If you do get flu despite having the jab, it will probably be milder than if you haven’t been vaccinated. The flu jab doesn’t cause flu as it doesn’t contain live viruses. However, you may experience side effects after having the jab, such as a temperature and aching muscles for a couple of days afterwards. Your arm may feel sore at the site where you were

injected. More severe reactions are rare.The flu vaccine only protects against flu, but not other illnesses caused by other viruses, such as the common cold. You shouldn’t have the flu vaccination if:•you’ve had a serious reaction to a flu vaccination before •you have a high temperature (postpone it until you’re better)

Flu and the flu vaccine

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Small friendly kennels 24hr vets service

Pet transporting arranged

woodhouse boarding kennels & cattery

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Let us transport your loving friends to and from the UK & Europe

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air-conditioned vanTel 950 092 096 or 661 402 493 - Email [email protected]

Our cattery is like no other, the purpose built roomy heated building is double insulated for warmth in the winter, cool in the summer, mosquito proofed, hygienically tiled and each very large private room is decorated in a homely manner with all the comforts of home. Our care for your pet is constant and personal with companionship for your cat assured. We have over 15 year’s professional background in animal care. We are small and care for your cat the way we would like our own to be. For the pet lovers with dogs and other pets these can be accommodated for in our own spacious home with walled garden and treated as one of the family. Our service is special, bookings are limited and pre-booking is recommended. Discounts are available for multi-cat owners. Inspection is welcome and regular customer references are available. The Best Care There Is For Your Cat...

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LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic, please e-mail [email protected]

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almería since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and

Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street.

inHeriTanCe TaX in andaluCia: THe 175,000 euro: eXemPTion For sPouse and desCendenTs:

If you are resident in Andalucía and have inherited less than 175,000 euro, you will pay no inheritance tax as long as you are a GROUP I heir (this is spouse, civil partners and all direct descendants including adopted children).

The exemption as you can see contains three conditions: 1. You must be resident in Andalucia: If you are non resident your exempt amount would

only be 16,000 euro. (consult a professional regarding who is considered resident for the purpose of inheritance tax)

2. The heir must be in Group I.3. The heir must not receive more than 175,000 euro. In Spain tax is applied to what each

heir receives. As long as each heir in group I receives less than 175000 no tax will be due. This is an all or nothing exemption. If you inherit one euro more than 175000 euro then you do not qualify and pay on everything but the first 16,000 euro. (Which is the exempt amount for GROUP I heirs if you do not qualify for the above). (if you are close to the exemption rate consult a professional regarding exact valuation of the estate as he will be able to establish it using benchmarks and will need to fine tune the value adding 3% for chattels and deducting deductable expenses)

Example: A married couple resident in Mojacar have a jointly owned property worth 700,000 euro and a joint bank account worth 50,000 euro. If the husband passes away the estate will be worth 375000 euro. (half of the value of the house and half of the money in the bank account) This is a simplified version of the reality, because this amount would in reality suffer certain adjustments before being used).

If the deceased husband had left his complete estate to his wife, then:As she is receiving over 375000 euro she does not qualify for the exemption and will need

to pay tax on all but the first 16,000 euro: result her tax would be over 70000 euro.If this couple had three children also resident in Mojacar and the husband had left his

estate to his three children and wife in four equal shares, then no inheritance tax would have been paid al each heir would have been entitled to the exemption of 175000 euro.

Veterinarians see the Christmas joy turn tragic because of pets ingesting decorations.They are warning pet

owners to decorate with their pets in mind so that those pets do not get sick. Shiny tinsel, garland and light strands are a serious danger, if pets chew and swallow the tinsel or wiring, it can cause digestive problems that require surgery and if the pet does not get treated right away, it could die.Some of your

typical ornaments and decorations can get lodged into the intestines. The Styrofoam balls covered with glitter and paint are also toxic to animals as well as poinsettias.It is recommended

using fake trees because the water in the tree stand is toxic and it’s very possible that your pets will get to it and drink it.If your pet experiences

vomiting, diarrhoea or lethargy, you should contact your veterinarian ASAP.

keep your pets safe this christmas


InveStMent opportUnItY• Each villa spec: 3 beds / 2

baths. Size 125m2

• Space for pools (12mx6m)

• Exceptional uninterrupted views of orange and lemon groves to front & rear

• Situated between Almanzora & Arboleas overlooking Almanzora valley

• 10 minutes to nearest town with all amenities

• Inland country setting, but only 30 minutes to coast.

• Ideal for builder to complete internals.

• Price includes both builds and land of 3000m2.fully legal & with full title deeds

must be viewed to appreciate this golden opportunitytel: 609 199 394 / 647 379 878 / 950 064 801

2 deTaCHed Villas and land For saleTwo detached villa shells built upto and including roofs125m2 built on flat 3000m2 plot. secluded position, unspoilt countryside views across orange and lemon groves front and rear

private sale

150,000€

christmas traditions

PoinsettiaThis member of the Euphorbia family comes into flower only when it

experiences long nights of about 14 hours, so comes into its own at Christmas time and January.

The true flowers are small, inconspicuous and yellow; the petals are in fact vivid bracts that surround them.

The best known are the blood-red stars which cheer gardens at Christmas, although pink, white and marbled forms occur.

The traditional practice is to cut back the woody stems immediately after flowering, early in the year. If it isn’t too much of an eyesore, leave the stems until April before cutting back to 30cm from the ground. When

treated in this way, the sap has time to flow back down the stems to the heart of the plant and the following year’s flowers will blaze with extra

intensity.This is a good bush to plant near the wall of the house where it can’t be

seen from the windows, so that you don’t have to look at the naked stems between February and April!

In the Middle Ages, a popular religious play depicted the story of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden. A fir tree hung with apples was used to symbolize the Garden of Eden - the Paradise Tree. The play ended with the prophecy of a saviour coming, and so was often performed during the Advent season.

It is thought that Protestant reformer Martin Luther first adorned trees with light. While coming home one December evening, the beauty of the stars shining through the branches of a fir inspired him to recreate the effect by placing candles on the branches of a small fir tree inside his home

In 16th century Germany, fir trees were decorated, both indoors and out, with apples, roses, gilded candies and coloured paper. The Christmas Tree was brought to England by Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert from his native Germany. The famous Illustrated News etching in 1848, featuring the Royal Family of Victoria, Albert and their children gathered around a Christmas tree in Windsor Castle, p o p u l a r i zed the tree t h r o u g h o u t Victorian England.

christmas trees


PROPeRty OF tHe WeeKopportunity, 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths detached villa, Jacuzzi in the garden, lounge + fireplace, complete kitchen, fantastic sea view, large roof terrace, various terraces, car port, close to all amenities and the beach.

ReF. 243 MOJaCaR

Fantastic town house in excellent condition, full of character and charm, 2 beds, 2 baths. Very spacious and versatile accommodation, 3 terraces & roof solarium, private underground parking, communal beautiful pool.

REF.653 palOmaRES 95,000€

Fantastic house in good condition, full of rustic character and charm, situated in a great location with spectacular sea/coastline views from the lounge as well as the terraces.5 beds,3 baths. Very spacious and versatile accommodation.

ReF.651 MOJaCaR PUeBlO 220,000€

A beautiful duplex in very good condition, set in a quiet residential location, only 5 mins drive to the beach at San Jose. Lounge/dining room with doors to terrace. 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms,cloakroom.2 terraces, off-street parking.

REF.661 San jOSE 179,000€

A wonderful large family home, with 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, divided into main house of 4 beds, 3 bath, & independent apartment with own access of 3 beds, 2 bath, 2 lounges, 2 kitchens, private pool and sun bathing area, reduced for quick sale.

REF.659 antaS 189,950€

Wonderful cortijo in good condition with seperate guest house,set on a mature elevated plot with beautiful swimming pool and lovely country views. Main house with 3 beds, 2 baths, guest house - lounge,kitchen,2 beds,bath. 30 mins to the coast.

REF.648 CaRiatiz 249,000€

Luxury new development, apartment 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large terrace 45m with beautiful sea & golf view, winter and summer pool, store room, underground secure parking, glass lifts in all the urbanization, fully Air-con (hot & cold).

REF.129 mOjaCaR bEaCh 99,970€

A superb rustic-style cortijo in impeccable condition, offering very spacious accommodation and set on a beautiful, elevated plot of 1600m2 with lovely views.4 double beds, family bath(easy to put 2nd bath),garage.Very tranquil, yet only 5 mins drive to the beach.

REF.570 agua amaRga 275,000€

BArGAIN Semidetached villa with 3 double bedrooms, 2 baths, plus large sun terrace with Fantastic Mountain Views, living/dining room, private drive way, A/C hot & cold, beautiful communal pool & private garden well maintained, Bargain price. Bank Valuation of 185.000€.

REF.655 lOS gallaRdOS 104,950€

Bank repossessions Luxury Town house on 2 levels, of 108m built includes 2 large terraces giving amazing sea views and only 100 metres to the beach. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, A/C (hot and cold) Private parking, rEDUCED FrOM 350.000€

REF.635 maCEna bEaCh 154,950€

A beautiful, spacious villa in excellent condition, set on a lovely plot with 10x5 swimming pool, 150m built, 826m Plot, 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Tranquil location, within 30 minutes’ drive to the coast, with wonderful Mountain views.

REF.663 palaCES 220,000€

Large detached bungalow, of 190m2 built on a 11.000m2 plot, private swimming pool in the garden, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, independent large kitchen, sea and mountain views, in an excellent condition, mature garden, A/C, electric gates, very large covered terraces.

REF.563 lOS gallaRdOS 224,950 €

Excellent detached villa in very good condition, set on a beautiful fenced and gated plot of 3,500m2.3 beds,2 baths. Electric heaters and ceiling fans.8x4 swimming pool, patio and terraces. Tranquil location with stunning views.

REF.610 tabERnaS 159,000€

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PROPeRty GROUP

Paseo del Mediterraneo 197 - Mojacar - AlmeriaTel: 950 472 430 / 610 053 563

www.veritashomes.co.uk [email protected]

extremely well kept 3 bed / 2 bath House in el Real de Antas with a built area of approx. 160 m2 built on a freehold plot of approx. 260 mts2. All in all this walled property is distributed on one level and has a utility area, large kitchen, dining / living room with a wood burner, hallway, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The property benefits from exposed wood beams

in the ceiling, gas central heating and a roof terrace. there is also a summer kitchen and a large tiled patio.

this could be an ideal retreat for those looking to permanently move or have a holiday property strategically located for the village of Antas and all its amenities. it’s good for the coast too and it is a very short drive away to the beaches of Vera Playa, garrucha or Mojacar and several golf

courses in the area. it has a practical access to the A7 e15 and the airport of Almeria is no more than 45 minutes’ drive.

this is a must see property and the low asking price makes it very attractive. For more information or to book a viewing appointment please visit our office or contact us via phone or e-mail. Ref: 1532

CHARMINg HOUSE WITH pLOT NEAR AMENITIES

FOR €175,000

OUR OFFICE ADDRESS: AVENIDA 28 DE FEBRERO, 44 BAJO, ALBOX (A334 ALBOX TO BAZA ROAD) OPPOSITE ALBOX ONLINE

[email protected] - www.solymarspain.comCONTACT US NOW ON

950 064 584 Mob: 677 667 722 / 635 979 829

Rambla de Oria3 bed, 1 bath Spanish country

retreat, Telephone and internet are possible.

Large roof terrace

MAR636325€ pcm

Arboleas 3 bed 2 bathfully furnished

poolfully walled & gated

MAR907450€ pcm

3 bed, 2 bath in Partaloa Fully furnished, fully walled

and gated 360 degreesMountain and

Countryside views

MAR981400€ pcm

Purchena Town house, 3 bed,1 bath,

Garage, Roof terrace, Central location

SOL141

ZurgenaTown house, Courtyard

3 bed, 1 bathVillage location

SOL04245,950€

Arboleas 5 bed, 2 bath

2 apartments, Fully reformed Fitted kitchen

Off road parking

SOL127106,000€

Sulfi 4 bed, 4 bath, Fully reformed

215m2 buildSeparate self contained

granny annex

SOL432

Partaloa 3 bed,3 bath 3000m2 land

Detached garageSeparate out building

Fully reformed. Must be seen

SOL043

Village house in Taberno, 5 bed,1bath fully furnished,

170m2 build. Close to all facilities

MAR992300€ pcm

119,950€ 149,950€44,950€

KAREN OLIVER + TEAM WELCOMES YOU TO THE NEW

Various self contained apts in Los Pocicas Set in a stunning location, 2 bed, 1 bath access to private pool area situated

10 min out side of Albox.

MAR991From250€ p/wk

houses wanted in huercal overa/vera & surrounding areas

propertiesurgently reQuiredfor sale & for rent


all prices valid for 7days from going to

print. Fully compliant with decreto 218

[email protected]: 950 478 935 Turre: 950 468 276avenida del mediterraneo no 8 mojacarwww.mojacarestates.com

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• Property sales • resales • Holiday lets • Commercial Properties• off Plan investments • Property Vigilance • maintenence

• Property sales • resales • Holiday lets • Commercial Properties• off Plan investments • Property Vigilance • maintenence

south facing GF apartment 58m²2 beds, 1 baths,

terrace 18 m²excellent location, furnished

Com. pool, parking short walk to beach

79.500€ mojacar Playa

reF: meaP4613

79.000€ Huerta nueva

reF: meTH5908

Corner townhouse 83m²3 beds, 2 baths,

furnished AC/H, garden & roof terrace,

com. pool, parking

Detr. house 103m² in small community

3 beds, 2 baths, terracesroof terrace, stunning sea

viewsCom. pool and parking

219.000€Mojacar PlayarEF: MEVL2113

Detached villa 170m²plot 492m², 4 beds, 3 baths

Lovely views to sea mountainsPrivate pool garage, roof

terrace

325.000€Mojacar PlayarEF: MEVL3611

Townhouse 81m² close to seaexcellent condition, AC/H

2 beds, 2 baths, furnishedcom pool, off-street parking

129.950€Mojacar PlayarEF: METH7811

Fantastic apartment 72m²2 beds, 2 baths, furnished terrace 9m², AC/H, garage

com. pool, next to golf course

105.000€Macenas

rEF: MEAP4013

Front line apartment 73m²2 beds, 2 baths, AC/H

1°floor, excellent viewscom, pool, parking, furnished

129.000€Mojacar PlayarEF: MEAP4513

reformed cortijo 200m² builtplot 1200m², 15 min from

Carboneras3 beds, 1 bath main house,

Guest apartment with 1 bed, 1 bath

129.000€Los Gafares

rEF: MECT8208

Super apartment 91m²2beds 2baths, south facing

Large terraces 33+17m²lift, garage, store room

Communal pool, close to beach

165.000€Mojacar Playa

MEAP5213

Apartment facing Golf course3 beds, 2 baths, AC/H, furnished

150m from the sea, terracecom. pool and gardens

115.000€Marina de la Torre

rEF: MEAP5409

South facing villa 214 m²plot 378m² 3 beds, 4

baths, excellent sea views, pool, garage, centr.

heating365.000€

Mojacar PlayarEF: MEVL79005

GF apartment 66,5m²2 beds, 1 bath, store room

covered terrace, parkingcom pool, AC/H

85.000€Turre

rEF: MEAP6813

1°floor aparment 84m²3 beds, 2 baths, furnished

Com pool, AC/H, parking, ready for rentals


rEF: MEAP9509

2 beds, 2 baths, open views

In & outdoor pool, communal pool, brand

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rEF: MEAP412


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* Sierra Cabrera* 3 Bedrooms* Private Pool* Sun spa jacuzzi

SCL0097

275.000€

* Cortijo Grande* 3 bed/2 bath* on golf* Private pool

SCL0134

160.000€

* Sierra Cabrera* 4 Bed/4 Bath* 1600sqm plot* Infinity pool

SCL0094

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SCL0130

225.000€

*Sierra Cabrera* 3 Bed/3 Bath* Seperate annex* Various terraces

SCL00135

215.000€

* Puerto Lumbreras* Private pool * 2 roof terraces* Country property

SCL0124

199.995€

* Arboleas* 3 Bed/2 Bath* Private pool* Garage

* Cortijo Grande* 2 bed/2 bath* Large terrace* Open plan

SCL0139

79,999€

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SCL0049

280.000€

* Sierra Cabrera* 3 Bedrooms* Large underbuild* Private pool

SCL0050

385,000€

* Sierra Cabrera* 3 Bed/3 Bath* 1450sqm Plot* Stunning views

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SCL0140

90,000€

* Cortijo Grande* 2 Beds /2 Baths* Near Golf* Fantastic views

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89.000€

* Cortijo Grande* 3 bed/2 bath* near golf* on one level

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* Cortijo Grande* 2 Bed/ 2 Bath* Townhouse* Fantastic views

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The tax planning, investment and general wealth management landscape has changed considerably since the start of the 21st century.Savings interest rates are at historic lows. Inflation constantly erodes the value of capital and income. We have had the economic crisis and banking crisis. There is a loss of trust in banks. Higher taxes are being imposed.All this has brought renewed emphasis on wealth preservation, and an increasing understanding of the need for diversification within your portfolio and tax efficient investment structures. Many today are concerned with maintaining the value of their money over the long term. As governments in Europe struggle to reduce their debt, they are desperately seeking every opportunity to increase tax revenues. Their main target has been private capital, on which

they are imposing higher taxes on income and gains. Spain is no exception. Wealthy families are subject to inheritance/succession taxes and wealth tax.What matters are after-tax returns, so your wealth management strategies require both investment expertise and tax expertise. At the same time, tax authorities are closing many exemptions and tax planning arrangements, attacking offshore tax havens and demanding higher levels of disclosure. Banking secrecy is fast being consigned to history. Today there is unprecedented political support for automatic exchange of information. Governments will receive much more information on income and assets held overseas. This will significantly help them trace tax evasion and recoup unpaid tax and

penalties.Wealth management advice is more important than ever before. A wealth manager will review your current financial planning and advise you on how to protect and grow your wealth; to legitimately mitigate the amount of tax that you pay and control when and where you pay it; to protect your investments from institutional failure and to ensure your wealth will be distributed on your death according to your wishes and with as little inheritance tax as possible.Your aim should be to have the peace of mind that comes from the certain knowledge that your financial affairs are in order, so you can enjoy your chosen lifestyle here in the Spain. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com

By Chris McCann, Partner, Blevins FranksWealth Management In The 21st Century

Currently, many European citizens are experiencing changes which are bringing the effects of the crisis in Spain much closer to home. Some of you may be losing your entitlement to a SIP card while others, who already have private insurance, are finding out that their insurance company has been bought out by another insurance group. This has imposed limitations on their level of service or even on their quality of cover. Many have since discovered that they will no longer be able to visit the private doctor of their choice because the new company does not have a contract with them any more. Are you in either situation? Would you consider a reasonably priced private health insurance with ASSSA so that you can visit local, English speaking doctors in Spain? Are you privately insured, but dissatisfied: premium increases; no customer service in your language; your insurance company has radically reduced and changed their services? ASSSA offers you impartial advice and tailor-made solutions with special offers available and special conditions for those transferring in from another private insurer.Personal advice and support even after signing your contract? With our insurance

company, this comes as a matter of course. ASSSA has, for over 75 years, offered its customers in Spain excellent private health insurance at an affordable price. For the last 20 Years we have specialized in meeting the private health insurance demands of our European fellow citizens along the Costa. In order to achieve this superior customer service and customer proximity, we have set up a chain of

customer service offices along the coast.ASSSA - Experience, Expertise & Customer ServiceOur personal service is unique. Our friendly, multi-lingual employees are pleased

to inform you of both our achievements and policies without any obligation to purchase. Our philosophy is to answer all client queries fully and with complete honesty. Many of our clients join us on recommendation from existing ones, which is a clear indication of our unique service. After joining ASSSA you are allocated a personal contact that speaks your language and assists with any questions that you may have. Your personal contact will deal directly with you for medical assistance, offering her personal empathy, help and support. Doctors and Hospitals.We offer our customers an extensive directory of private clinics, GP´s and

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premium best suited to the client’s requirements - from a supplementary insurance (from 44 € a month) to a more fully comprehensive insurance cover (from 84 € a month). During the current economic crisis we are pleased to be able to offer discounts until the 10.12.2013, of up to 30% for the entire contract lifetime and also

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contractual guarantees. The age at which you sign your contract is always used as the basis on which to calculate your premiums, i.e. the premium does not increase due to increased age. In addition, ASSSA provides protection against policy cancellation from the first day of insurance. Contracts with ASSSA are of course, in your native language as transparency is important to us. roquetas de Mar office is offering all our unique benefits as mentioned above

with a special introductory offer when you contract a policy with ASSSA between 01/10/2013 – 12/12/2013 and rECEIVE YOUr FIrST MONTH FrEE. Visit us for a chat and without any obligation receive a personal premium calculation and collect your welcome gift from our roquetas office, Complejo Las Garzas, Avda.Playa Serena, 138-2 (04740), roquetas del Mar. Opening hours Every Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm, or our Vera office, C/Del Mar 33, Comercial centre Alcaná, Local 3B, 04620 Vera Monday-Thursday 09.30-13.30hrsFor further information please contact Louise on 950 392 487 or 616 171 073

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OLV729

A very pretty village cortijo in original state perfect for reforming. Located at the edge of a pretty village within Urban land and great views. The land has fig, olive and almond trees. A great project for reforming. Electric, water easily connected. Possibility to purchase additional plot of land adjacent. A great little buy.

Sales office now open in Bedar

GreAT ProjecT oNLY 39,950€

BeAuTifuL ProPerTY NoW 249,950€

OLV542 sorbas(cariatz)

A charming, characterful, 4 bedroom country property located close to a small village yet in a quiet area with great views. This property is immaculate and boasts many interesting features and a lovely private pool area and large garage. Offers invited.

OLV395 sorbas(gaffarillos)

This is a great buy consisting of a totally renovated village cortijo situated in a pretty Spanish village with the added bonus of a 70 m2 garage and a fabulous 1000m2 plot, currently being used as a garden and large vegetable plot with its own water supply, land and large garage.

PreTTy VillaGe CorTiJo 99,950€

lubrin

NeW To THe mArkeT oNLY 34,950€

A great opportunity to purchase a cortijo in its original state with land and a balsa in a beautiful valley, ripe for renovation. This is a large property with corals in an elevated situation with great views. The property has water & electric connected and is located in a rural hamlet a 5 minute drive to the market town of Lubrin, in a peaceful location with views.

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Paseo del Mediterraneo 19, Mojacar Playa, Almeria (near the Hotel Best Indalo) Tel: 950 478 612 / 610 808 631 [email protected]

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ComPleTe Holiday CareMOJACAR PLAYA

ComPleTe Holiday CareMOJACAR PLAYA

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garage, a/c, furnished. MOJACAR - new€169,950

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MOJACAR - new - €149,950

Some positive news on the housing market in Spain. Just a few days ago the Ministry of Development published the finding that the number of home sales had fallen by only 6.8% between July and September. Now they have announced that the price of private housing fell by only 4.5% in the third quarter of 2013, compared to the same period of 2012, which is the most moderate decline recorded since the end of 2010 and early 2011.Specifically, the average cost per square metre of private housing stood at 1,495.3 euros, which is 4.5% less than a year ago (1,565 euros per square metre) and almost the same level as three months ago (1,481 euros per square metre). According to the Ministry’s historical statistical series, the average price per square metre has fallen 28.8% since its peak in the first quarter of 2008 (when it stood at 2,101 euros per square metre).Four regions registered increases in housing prices, year-on-year: the Balearic Islands (4.8%), Navarra (4.3%), Extremadura (2.8%) and Madrid (0.3%), while in the Basque Country the prices remained the same as a year ago. At the other end, registering the largest declines, year-on-year, were: La Rioja (-12.6%), Cantabria (-10.7%), Aragon (-10.5%), Asturias (-10.1%) and Catalonia (-8.9%).With regard to the age of the property, the cost of housing over two years old has decreased year-on-year by 5.2% to 1,472.7 euros per square metre, which is more than double the depreciation of new builds (up to two years old), which has fallen by 2.5% (to 1,564 euros per square metre).For municipalities with over 25,000 inhabitants, the highest prices were recorded in San Sebastián (3,407 euros per square metre), Getxo (3,119.9), Bilbao (2,657.6), Alcobendas (2,618.6), Ibiza (2,573.2), Calvia (2,533.8), Leioa (2,509.1), Sant Cugat del Vallès (2,494.4), Basauri (2,493) and Barcelona (2,466.3). In contrast, the most affordable housing is found in Jumilla (591 euros per square metre), Elda (604.6), Algemesí (630.9), Ontinyent (655.3), Tomelloso (660) and Yecla (668.6).

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arboleas €149,950

ArBoLeAS.................€159,950

• Large villa with great views• Walking distance to amenities• 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• Fully fitted kitchen with diner• Good size lounge• 8x4m swimming pool; solarium• 138m² build; 674m² plot REF:A1507

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Sales & Rental properties urgently required in theAlbox, Arboleas, Huercal Overa & Mojacar areas

Ref: A1716

NeAr PArTALoA ..... €149,995

• Large, spacious villa of 171 m² build • 3 double bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• 37m² lounge and 16m² dining room• 17m² fully fitted kitchen• 10x6m swimming pool and bar area• 36m² covered terrace/fly-free area• 3,282m² plot with great views REF: A1721

NeAr ArBoLeAS....€169,000

• Lakes Vega villa with 138m² build size• High build specification• 4 double bedrooms & 3 bathrooms• Open-plan lounge/diner and kitchen• 8x4m swimming pool • 650m² plot with great views REF: A1723

NeAr ArBoLeAS......€135,000

• REDUCED. Detached 3 bed Villa• Family bathroom and ensuite to master• Good size lounge/diner• Fully fitted kitchen • 8x4m swimming pool and great views• 700m2 fully walled and gated plot • Short drive to Arboleas REF: A1635

ArBoLeAS.................€159,950

• Lakes Vega villa with 148m² build size• High build specification• 3 double bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• Large lounge/diner• Spacious, fully fitted kitchen• Great views and roof-top solarium• Lots of extras REF: A1690

• Large family home currently splitin to 2 apartments• 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms• 2 kitchens, 2 lounge/diners• Front and rear gardens• Great views• Close to Arboleas

ARBOLEAS................€105,950

REF: A1725

ArBoLeAS.................€164,950

• Walking distance to amenities• Immaculate 2/3 bed villa• Lounge and separate dining room• Fully fitted kitchen• 18m² covered terrace; casita• Beautiful property in a great location• 622m² garden with 8x4m pool Ref: A1726

• Lovely villa with great views• Walking distance to amenities• 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• Fully fitted kitchen; utility room• Good size lounge/diner• 10x5m swimming pool • 18m² garage

REF: A1720

ArBoLeAS.................€155,000

• Large 3 bed villa with 1 bed annex• 3 double bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• Bedroom/kitchen & bathroom in annex• 30m² lounge/diner • 16m² sun lounge• Swimming pool • 1,200m² plot and 12m² casita Ref: A1718

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• Fully furnished, 4 bed, 3 bath Villa• Fully fitted kitchen with appliances• Good size lounge/diner with fire-place• Air-con in lounge; satellite TV• Large plot - peaceful location

REF: R304

Nr ArBoLeAS......€545/month

• Fully furnished 3 bed villa• Lounge/diner with gas fire• Fully fitted kitchen and utility room• Family bathroom and ensuite• 10x4m pool; great views Ref: R336

Nr ArBoLeAS....€545/moNTH

• Large, fully furnished, 3 bed, 2 bath Villa• Fully fitted kitchen • Good size lounge/diner with fire-place• Satellite TV; air con; alarm; internet available• Nice views, solarium and 8x4m swimming pool Ref: R294

Ref: A1724

ArBoLeAS.................€174,950

• Large, spacious villa• 3 double bedrooms & 2 bathrooms• 25m² lounge/diner• 12m² covered bar area• Solarium and 36m² garage• Great views• Walking distance to Arboleas

NeAr ArBoLeAS......€189,950

REF:A1712

• Spacious 3 bed, 3 bath villa• Good size lounge/diner• Fully fitted kitchen with appliances• Covered terrace and double garage• 10x5m swimming pool • Double plot with great views

ArBoLeAS.................€199,995

• Spacious villa of 121m² build• Walking distance to amenities• Fantastic views and quiet location• 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms• 8x4m swimming pool; 6x4m garage• Covered terrace and open living area• Good size lounge/diner

ArBoLeAS.................€189,950

Ref: A1617

• Lakes Vega built 3 bed villa • Walking distance to amenities• Good size lounge with fire-place• Fully fitted kitchen/diner• 2 bathrooms• Covered terrace; 8x4m swimming pool • Lots of extras

ArBoLeAS..........€595/moNTH

• Fully furnished, 3 bed, 2 bath Villa• Fully fitted kitchen • Good size lounge/diner with fire-place• Satellite TV; air con; internet available• Fantastic views and 8x4m swimming pool • Walking distance to village REF: R289

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2. Pour the egg mixture into a clean bowl and add mint extract. using a whisk attachment on a stand mixer or a hand held mixture, slowly beat egg mixture on medium low. Once mixture is no longer opaque, add in green food coloring. Increase speed and continue to beat mixture until stiff peaks have almost formed. Mixture is ready when whisk attachment dipped into mixture leaves a curled but stiff peak when removed.

3. Transfer mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a close or open star tip and pipe ½ inch to ¾ inch wide cookies, making sure to set them one inch apart from one another. Bake at 200 degrees F for 2 hours, then turn off oven and leave the door slightly ajar for meringues to cool down with the oven. Store meringue cookies in an airtight container away from any heat or moisture. Alternatively, store them in the freezer where they can be enjoyed straight from the freezer without any defrosting.

CHOCOLATE STARS:1. Line bake sheet with parchment paper. Place melted

chocolate in a pastry bag fitted with a number two round tip or place melted chocolate in a plastic bag and cut a small hole in a corner and pipe chocolate into star shape. Chill piped chocolate stars in the refrigerator until ready to use. (If you are nervous about free-handing the stars, place a sheet with a star pattern underneath the parchment paper and pipe chocolate over the outline).

ASSEMBLY:1. To place the stars on the meringue cookies, squeeze

a dallop of cooled melted chocolate on top and then place chocolate stars in it.

Source: www.barkersroyale.com

Christmas Tree

Meringues

PREPARATION Line bake sheet with parchment and heat oven to 200 degrees F.

INGREDIENTS:Meringue Cookie:

• 4 eggs whites

• 1 cup sugar

• Pinch of tartar

• 1/8 tespoon of mint extract

• 2-4 drops of green food coloring

Chocolate Stars:

• 2 oz. melted chocolate

INGREDIENTS:1 box Betty Crocker® Orginal Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate

syrup pouch) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box2 or 3 drops green food color1 cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb

container) Betty Crocker® Decorating Decors red and green candy sprinkles or miniature candy-coated chocolate baking bitsMiniature candy canes (2 inch), unwrappedDIRECTIONS:1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so foil extends

about 2 inches over short sides of pan. Grease bottom only of foil with cooking spray or shortening.

2. Make and bake brownie mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Remove brownie from pan by lifting foil; peel foil away. To cut brownie into triangles, cut lengthwise into 3 rows. Cut each row into 7 triangles, see diagram. Save smaller pieces for snacking.

3. Stir food color into frosting. Spoon frosting into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off tiny bottom corner of bag. Squeeze bag to pipe frosting over brownies. Sprinkle with decors.

4. Break off curved end of candy cane; insert straight piece into bottoms of triangles to make tree trunks.

Source: flickr.com/bettycrockerrecipes

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showbar & restaurant

telephone: 950 473 135 Mojacar playa between Lua & Moma Beachopen 10am till late 7 days a week

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Light Bites & Menu del dia 1-6 pm Tues - Sat

Evening Menu Wed - Sat Served 6-9pm

Bar la UnionBar la Union

sunday lunch from 6.95€

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al JaZeeratelevision showing

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contact us for details 950 634 533 or 634 388 894email [email protected] Like us on Facebook

Bar La Union 2013

saturday 7th decemberthe twilight Shadows from 8.30pm

Bookings now being taken for Pre-Christmas Lunch and Christmas Day

Lunches avai lable f rom 4th December-14th December

Come try our speciality dish of Californian Chicken Salad served in an edible basket, Mississippi

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spEcIAL MEnu FoR christmas Eve, christmas day,

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every thursday - QuiZ 2.15pm prompt

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Playa serena, roqueTas de mar

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steaks, pies, chicken, duck Breast, spicy curry ribs & much more

please pre Book By 6 pm the previous daySnacks & Meals available all day from €2.50

tapasserved from

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monday to thursday & saturday

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SUndAy RoASt SERVEd FRoM 1.30pM EVERy WEEk 5.95€ bEEF, ChiCkEn oR lAMb

Mon 30th December - RBL Poppy Appeal Greyhound Racing Sporting afternoon at Bar Chaplin’s 2pm. The final event of the 2013 POPPY fund raising programme.

Further details can be obtained from Barry on 605 313 590, or Jon at Bar Chaplin’s.

HAPPy nEw yEAr TO ALL rBL MEMBErs, GuEsTs, HELPErs & rEAdErs!

Tuesday 7th January 2014 - 3.00pm - Branch meeting and games.Tuesday 4th February - 3.00pm - Branch meeting and Pudding competition.

Tuesday 4th March -3.00pm - Branch meeting and Quiz & Raffle.Tuesday 1st April - 3.00pm - branch meeting.

new members are most welcome to join the branch, so please contact the chairman on 950328469 or any member of

the committee for further membership details. Branch meetings are held at ‘The Lodge’ on calle Americo

Vespucio, roquetas de Mar, on the first Tuesday of each month, at 3.00pm.

royal British legion noticeFORTHCOMING ‘POPPY APPEAL’ FUND RAISING EVENTS

ROQUETAS DE MAR BRANCH 3569

Here’s the pictures of ‘ladies do lunch ‘ Christmas lunch. everyone said they thought it was the best afternoon/evening they had ever had. thank you ladies. Our next lunch will be held on the 7th Feb 2014. looking forward to seeing everyone.

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free of charge!BAR CARDIesBAR CARDIes

tel: 950 179 272tel: 950 179 272on the sea front next to Popeye’s Bar

MONDAY NIGHT: BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE ON SELECTED MEALSTUESDAY: BINGO AT 3PM

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: FILLET STEAK, FUN QUIZ AT 9PMTHURSDAY: CLOSED

FRIDAY: FISH & CHIPSSATURDAY: CURRY NIGHTSUNDAY: SUNDAY LUNCH

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BURtyS BaR.............................................Wednesday Bingo 3pmThursdays - Quiz 2:15pm

BaR CaRdIeS..........................................Monday Night: Buy One Get One Half Price On Selected Meals, Served 5pm-8pmTuesday: Bingo At 3pmWednesday: Fillet Steak, Home Made Chips, Salad €8 Served From 6pm-9pm; Fun Quiz At 9pmThursday: ClosedFriday: Cod in Homemade Beer Batter, Homemade Chips, Peas, Bread & Butter €5 - The Best Cod And Chips In Town!Saturday: Onion Bhajees, Curry With Rice Or Chips, Naan Bread, Glass Of Wine €7.50. Served 6-9pmSunday: Sunday Lunch, One Course From €4.50, Three Course From €8 - Booking AdvisableAll Sports And Soaps Shown On 4 Televisions...

CHaPlINS PUB........................................Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday from 1pm.1pm til’ Late Saturday & SundayTEL: 950 335 022Wednesday: Rib Night Friday: Chip Shop Day - Fish’n’Chips etc, Quiz NightSaturday Night - Buy One Get One Free on ALL MEALS plus 1€ Drinks!ALL LIVE FOOTBALL SHOWN!

CHIQUIMIQUI............................................ The best Christmas decorations in town.lady lay...................................................Tuesday Night - Curry NightWednesday - Quiz Every Other WednesdaySaturday - Super Saturday Special / From 30th Nov - Alternate Saturdays - Quiz 9.30pmSunday - Sunday Lunch from only 3.50€New Years Eve - Bookings Being TakenTel: Lesley 661 165 540NeW yORK, NeW yORK...........................Friday - Fish’n’ChipsSunday - Carvery 12 noon-5pmWACKY WEDNESDAY! Sunday 8th December Christmas FairRevIta NatURal HealtH aNd RelaxatION CeNtRe............................... Calle Tortola 4, Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 Tai Chi - Tuesday & Thursday 10amy da WaKeS............................................SKY SPORTSClosed until Saturday 7th December when it will relocate to new premises.Monday 8:30pm Bingo

ROQUetaS BRIdGe ClUB.......................meets on Monday’s at 3pm. For more info please contact Alison Ferguson 950349749 or Sue Barlow 950 333 344

next door to Zurimar 678 202 160open 10am - late (Closed Tuesday) Free wi-Fi

Tapas BarTapas Barestampaestampa

Spacious sunny outdoor

terrace seating 24

SKY TV

Tapas/snacksenglish Breakfast

Fish & ChipsCoffees & CakesCocktails/sangriasky sports shown here

Open Tuesday - Sunday from 1pm

FTG noTiceThe ‘Friday Tapas Group’ meet up at 1.00pm each week (Friday) and the venues over the next few weeks are as

follows:

anyone is welcome to join the happy bunch and have a laugh, exchange views and ideas. The more, the merrier

and the bar owners enjoy it too!

6th December - Mar y Sol (next to Burty’s Bar)13th December - La Bodeguina, C/Sierra Nevada (revised venue)

20th december - the Wok, in town near gran plaza (2.00pm & not 1.00pm as usual)

MERRy CHRISTMAS TO ALL MEMBERS & READERS & A HAppy NEW yEAR.

Future venues will be published as and when agreed

happy Birthdayteenager

love you loads Jake,have a great day love

mum, dad, milli, auntie aB , mops, pop s

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construction

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Screens • Wallpapertel: 675 986 622

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Two Large Seated Sofas was £3000 new only 8 month old, brown and beige suede

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viewpointPete currently has a bad back. He has been poorly for some time, but has been getting steadily better and stronger, thanks in no small measure to the efforts and encouragement of the staff of the gym in Arboleas. The gym has recently moved to new premises, and is now so spacious that it would be possible to swing not merely a cat, but a fully grown tiger, should the mood take you. should Arnold schwarzeneggar call by and not fancy a spot of tiger swinging, he could work up a serious sweat on the various items of equipment available – and this was Pete’s downfall – moving from one machine to another, he got up awkwardly, and tweaked his back!The tweak rapidly degenerated into crippling agony, and poor Pete was rendered immobile; the reclining sofa became his bed, and his feet became as unreachable as if they had emigrated to Australia without the rest of his body.

I took on the role of Nursie, and in between the myriad of daily chores that somehow seem to materialise from nowhere I would check at regular intervals on my patient. However Pete, who is an

independent sort of a person, and doesn’t like being helped at the best of times, was not happy with me constantly appearing in the living room asking if he wanted anything, so we worked out a compromise – a whistle!He took some convincing that it was OK to whistle for his wife, but for me it was a relief – I knew when he needed help, and that he wasn’t going to attempt something he couldn’t manage, and make his back worse in the process.The whistle works excellently – but we discovered an unexpected side effect; The Dog That Is Not Ours had gone visiting who knows who, who knows where, but off our development somewhere when Pete demonstrated the effectiveness of the Wife summonsing system to a neighbour. A few minutes later the Dog came hurtling up the road, screeched to a halt in front of us, grinning from ear to ear and panting like a steam engine. ‘I came as quick as I could!’ she said. The Dog is not the only one to respond; the wife does too – I can imagine an entry in the paper under small Ads For sale. Placed alphabetically just below Wedding Dress, size 10, never worn due to over optimism by mother-in-law would be: Wife, model 1947, type Caucasian, not fully domesticated, but economical to run. Comes to call.Yes, that’s me!

By Jos Biggs [email protected]

comes to call

It’s rapidly approaching that time of year again when the fat man with the flowing white face foliage and rosy cheeks, is getting the blades of his sleigh greased up and putting his production staff on maximum overtime in readiness for the big night on December 24th.

I don’t know why he does it quite frankly. It’s a thankless task these days and the advent of xboxes, iPads and smart Phones has taken all the romance and excitement out of the traditional opening of prezzies like M&s sweaters; smelly bath stuff and black Magic under the tree on Christmas morning. Who actually puts out a pillow case anymore? And in these times of political correctness and Jimmy saville, it’s only a matter of time before someone starts asking questions about a bloke who shacks up with a regiment of male dwarves and a small herd of reindeer for twelve months a year. santa’s days are surely numbered as Operation Yule

alQueria

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells . . . oh stuff it!Tree closes in.

Presents are an increasing problem. The lessening choice of what to buy each other becomes commensurate with the advancement of years. At the risk of using a well worn aphorism: just what do you buy someone who has everything . . . bar the Airbus A380 and an island in the Caribbean? And the problem is compounded when I was told, “Don’t buy me chocolate, it goes straight to my tummy.” That’s a revelation and worthy of an article in next month’s issue of The Lancet. Chocolate goes straight to your tummy. brilliant.

but I’m sorry light of my life; you gave away your real thoughts when you told me to hide my own stash of chocolate this year somewhere where you wouldn’t find it. under my Eddie Grundies, in the top drawer of the bedside cabinet in the downstairs bedroom - as you instructed. sounds like a plan.

One thing that is noticeable in spain and in complete contrast to the uK, is the laid back almost horizontal atmosphere in the supermarkets at this time of year. Visit sainsbury’s, Tesco’s or any of the other big supermarket outlets anywhere in England right this minute, and I am prepared to bet a euro to a bucket of hamster droppings, that it will be as manic as bedlam on visiting hour. Even Christmas Eve, when occasionally I have had to drop in to our local supa Value for some last minute stuffing mix or a bottle of cooking sherry, it has never been anything other than business as usual.

We took some friends to Iceland in Torrevieja yesterday. Like many

ex-pats, they love all the familiar products on offer from back home, but find it increasingly difficult to get into town these days. For my part, there is nothing I like more than a good old british pork pie and always use the opportunity to buy one for immediate use and another to slam in the freezer for, um, well to be honest . . . tomorrow.

Having said that, there has never been an occasion when I have been able to leave it at that, and we have always emerged shell shocked and mumbling incomprehensibly about the eighty bags of groceries that we somehow find ourselves loading into the car.

but some of the frozen stuff on display leaves me utterly confused and puzzled, much like the Eu directive 452 subsection 28, clause 241c . . . I just don’t bloody understand it. I mean, there is a complete aisle and a bit, of frozen sliced bread. That’s seven and a half freezers full of what is - let’s face it - frozen white or brown floppy cardboard. understandable if there is no alternative to white or brown floppy cardboard, but here in spain where the fresh bread is simply wonderful . . .

Then you have frozen shepherd’s pie, or frozen bangers and mash or frozen baked spuds for goodness sake. How hard or time consuming is it to knock any of these uncomplicated meals together? Then you have bags of grated

Dolores Cocermucho’s barrow rumbled over the cobbles signalling the arrival of the morning’s freshly baked bread. A tantalizing aroma pervaded the square as she hung the plastic bags containing the succulent ‘bollos’ on the door handles of her customer’s dwellings. Antonio Poyato watched mournfully. He felt sorry for himself. His leg was in plaster, in fact it was broken in numerous places. Poyato found that breaking his leg was surprisingly easy. A combination of Remitroot Whisky, chronic stupidity and an inflated belief in his own athletic prowess did the trick. He had moved into the bar La Casa Devante, occupying a room at the rear and overlooking the Town’s Plaza. Poyato wanted to be looked after and a constant supply of alcoholic beverages was a bonus.

Poyato watched the children on their way to school. They laughed loudly, their mothers chirping to each other in the high pitched musical way of southern spain. He remembered his own childhood days. The tables and chairs in the Plaza doubled for space rockets, pirate ships and cavalry forts. The memory so vivid he still felt the excitement of those far off days.

After his lunch Poyato dozed until the early drinkers arrived. The wise seeking inspiration, the not so wise seeking inebriation while others just wanted to avoid chattering wives. Antonio Poyato finished a large glass of Remitroot Whisky before trying to insert a straightened coathanger into his cast to subdue a very irritating itch.

A gaggle of excited children passed

under the rear window of the bar La Casa Devante. It was their ‘home time’ and they were bent on disruptive enjoyment. Their mothers were not so happy, their joy of dropping their children off at school doesn’t seem to be matched at their collection.

The evening began.The bar below Poyato’s window filled

with the serious evening drinkers. Discussing Alquerian politics, putting the world to rights or telling their woes to the long-suffering barman. The cacophony of sound increased as the evening progressed. Poyato watched as the square below filled with villagers, some sober, some drunk and one or two unconscious. Fistfights broke out regularly, known as the ‘Alquerian Pastime’ as Remitroot based alcohol precipitates belligerence.

The bar eventually closed and all is quiet. A fleeting shadow of a female form closely followed by two male forms crossed the square. Manuela, Poyato thought although he felt he was better off not knowing the details of this particular triangular tryst.

Poyato dozed.Dolores Cocermucho’s barrow

rumbled over the cobbles signalling the arrival of the morning’s freshly baked bread. A tantalizing aroma pervaded the square as she hung the plastic bags containing the succulent ‘bollos’ on the door handles of her customer’s dwellings.

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cheese. but look, here’s a tip: buy a block of cheese grate it – a grater is that shiny metal thingy with holes that resides in the cutlery drawer – bung it in a bag and it’s all done. Three minutes tops and much cheaper.

Anyways up, we emerged a half hour later; our friends with their supplies and me with my two family size pork pies which cost me ninety one euros and sixty five cents. Why? because of all the other ‘must have’ items that we cannot find anywhere else and which, being Christmas, are just perfect for when we are entertaining. That’s why.

My flexible friend is still groaning in my wallet with a pulled muscle and a very high temperature.

By colin Bird : [email protected]


graham is married to Helen and has a daughter, alice. He lives part of the year

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There’s an emotive statement if ever there was one! At the very least, a good start to an article. So, what provoked this outburst? Earlier this week I got a ‘call-out’ to a

gentleman who has Windows 8 on his machine and on which I had installed a desktop that mimicked Window 7. He was, and still is, a happy chap! He had heard that windows had released an upgrade called ‘Windows 8.1’, had tried to get it and found that he couldn’t! Thinking that he had done something wrong and it needed to be ‘fixed’, he called me! Before he could be upgraded, Windows had

to be ‘Activated’. This is where Microsoft takes a wander around your machine and then stores information about your computer – for ‘your safety and security’! The problem was that every time we tried to activate it, we hit a ‘DO NOT PASS GO’ and got this damned error code, which was a standard error code for window 7 (NOT 8) that indicated that a particular update patch hadn’t been installed. Easily resolved, I thought! But guess what,

that particular update isn’t available on the Microsoft website – anywhere! I came home without payment because if I can’t fix your problem, I won’t charge you (unlike some I’ve seen out here!) and started my research.There are a number of causes that will

prevent you from ‘Activating’ your copy of W8 (isn’t that textspeak for WAIT?). The list follows: 1. Excuse - ‘Didn’t have a previous or correct

version of the windows’. Solution – Ring America and contact

support.

2. Excuse - ‘A different version of windows or product key might have been used as part of a repair’.Solution – Get the original disk and re-insert

the codes or Ring America and Buy another licence.3. Excuse - ‘Windows might have been

installed on a number of machines’.Solution – If it is a multi-user licence used by

larger computer shops and businesses, Buy another licence from Microsoft.4. Excuse - ‘Counterfeit Software’, which is

anything that Microsoft hasn’t been paid large amounts of money to ‘authorise’!Solution – Remove ALL unauthorised

software, freeware, shareware and anything without the Microsoft Logo plastered all over it. Then try again – No promises though!5. Excuse - ‘Used PC’ Solution – Just ring America and Buy the

damned licence from Microsoft!6. Excuse - ‘Hardware changes’ - WHAT!!!!!Solution – Go back to Windows 7 or XP or

another less anal retentive Operating System and save your money! Now I’ve told you the solutions to

this irritating problem it it my hope that you will have about 2 years joy with your windows before Microsoft bring out the next latest and greatest way to part you from your money. Speaking of which I’m at La Vida on Thursday and will do everything I can to help you part with your cash. Remember, only 3 more Friday afternoon computer clinics @ Jack’s bar before Xmas!

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I used to live in Mansfield. You may wonder why I bother to tell you this as it’s hardly the stuff of dreams. There is a reason, I’m not just bragging! Mansfield has a lot to commend it, but I only lived there for seventeen years so never actually found any of the commendable bits. The reason I mention the Mansfield years is that we went back there not so long ago and the town had acquired a brand new one way system, which was so completely and utterly confusing that we got lost. I’m pretty good at getting lost in fact it’s something I excel at, though in my defence I have to say that I do eventually find my destination-or at least I arrive somewhere that looks to be pretty much like the place I was aiming for and I settle for that. But, getting lost round the one way

system of Mansfield, or some other modern metropolis is one thing. Landing a stonkingly large aeroplane at the wrong airport is quite another. No, I haven’t made it up, it happened and I have to tell you it warmed my heart-and I’m sure the hearts of all those people who have fallen foul of their satellite navigation system, or read their road map upside down. Although I’ve

never flown a plane, I imagine that the pilot doesn’t rely on the well used and badly torn maps that the rest of us depend upon to get us to mysterious destinations. I would hazard a guess that they have computerised this that and the others to make sure they know where they are going and that they do in fact get there. Not this time.

A pilot was attempting to land his rather enormous Boeing something or other at an airport in Kansas, but mistakenly pointed the plane at a very minor airstrip nine miles from the huge one he was meant to land at. The poor old pilot admitted that he got his points of the compass mixed up and went north instead of south, then panicked when he saw the postage stamp he had committed to landing on!

You’ll be glad to know he did land safely in Kansas, but it gives some comfort to those of us in the Get Lost Easily Club and heartwarminlgy shows that technology is absolutely no match for the human messupability factor.

As a child Star Trek held unimaginable delights – especially those tiny walkie-talkie things that went kik-kik and enabled Captain Kirk to talk to Scotty. In the 70s the idea of phoning whilst on the move was the stuff of science fiction and the red phone box was an essential icon. Nowadays there are mobile phones with so much processing power they could probably run the Starship Enterprise and still enable us to check Facebook and watch a video at the same time.

The Americans landed men on the moon with a computer controlled guidance system called AGC. The computer ran at the speed of 0.043 MHz and had a memory of 64kb. One kb is equivalent to about a page of text on a piece of A4 paper. My mobile phone by comparison has a speed of 1.5 GHz (that’s 15000 MHz in old money) and a memory of 16 Gigabytes which makes my phone about 350,000 times faster, with the memory 260,000 times larger than the Apollo 11 computer. In fact any toaster with a defrost button is more powerful than the one used to take Man to another celestial body in 1969.

Gordon Moore is a co-founder

of Intel, he predicted in 1965 that computing performance would double every 18 months for the same cost. This is now known as Moores Law and when you consider how the cost of the latest gizmos tumbles almost as soon as they are released; Moore had a point!

The memory card for my first digital camera in 2000 was a mighty 256 Megabytes and cost £70. Last month I bought an 8 Gigabyte card for £5; giving me 32 times more memory for less than 10% of what I paid 13 years ago, or to put it another way 320 times better value. It makes my eyes water now as I also remember shelling out £1000 on the Sony camera (and that was duty free) for what now is a dinosaur, trilobite even compared to modern cameras. I have kept it, waiting for a museum to call one day!

Friends Reunited was the huge thing before Facebook was even a twinkle in its father Mark Zuckerberg’s eye. Launched in 2000 the website attracted 3000 users in its first year. I never really saw the attraction of contacting old school mates but by the end of its second year 2.5 million other people did. ITV bought

it from the owners Steve and Julie Pankhurst for £120 million in 2005 when it had 15 million users. ITV let it go for just £20m in 2009; the current owners DC Thompson who print The Beano now value it at just £5m and its run more as a family history service.

By comparison Facebook numbers are stratospheric; 10 million users in 2004, to 100 million 4 years later and now, 1.1bn monthly active users! Half log in every day for an average of 20 minutes. Last year Facebook had $5bn in revenues. It’s now so popular with older people that teenagers are abandoning the site in droves preferring to use Twitter and other more trendy sites. The potential embarrassment of their parents seeing their sweet dear innocent child dancing on the roof of a car with a traffic cone on their head is thus avoided. Facebook floated at $38 a share in May 2012. The shares nosedived reaching a low of $17.58 four months later. A year on they are trading at $48 valuing the company at $110bn. Small change when compared to Google as its market value is $350,000,000,000!!!

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R.&S.Golf at Los Llanos Market are offering a wide range of golfing services including;- Supply and fit of all types of grips- Excellent selection of good quality balls - Extensive Range of gloves- Servicing, repairs and free battery testing for all

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Thursday 28th November time for our Monthly Medal competition at Aguilon. Twenty loyal members arrived in good time to for the appointed 10.00am tee off time, but, with temperatures hovering around 10 de-grees and wind so keen it could fillet a fresh mackerel there was some reluctance to leave the confines of the warm Club House.

Eventually we all got away only to find that the rarely correct weather predictors were right, the wind freshened more and took a toll on any ball hit skyward. All of us mere mortals struggled to keep our scores to a reasonable level, except Mark Danson. Mark –playing off a handicap of 2- used all his long experience playing at a high level to tame the very difficult conditions to easily win the Medal with a nett score of 69. He also scored Twos on the 8th and 17th holes and won nearest the Pin on the 4th hole.

Closest scores to Marks 69 were a pair of nett 81s from Dave Denyer and Gary Grey, Mark really is in a class of his own.

Ron ( The Rocket) Curtis and John(The Builder) Boulter with a com-bined age of about 300 years claimed the other two Nearest the Pins.

Nice to see Dave Rust back playing with the 19th Hole, Dave played with guest Pete Hodges me and Tony Slinn and entertained us on the 18th with a display of bizarre club throwing which ended with Dave having to climb down an almost sheer drop into a Baranco to retrieve his high flying Driving Iron. His plea of “it slipped out of my hand” was dismissed as unnecessary modesty!.

Christine Dow, maintaining her excellent form easily won the Ladies medal with a nett score of 82

Results: Mens Medal1st Mark Danson Nett 69 (02) 2nd Dave Denyer Nett 81 (28) on countback3rd Gary Grey Nett 81 (26)

ladies MedalChristine Dow Nett 82 (38) twos;Mark Danson:- Holes 8 and 17

Nearest the Pins4th Hole Mark Danson12th Hole Ron Curtis17th Hole John Boulter

The 19th hole G/S is now arranging weekly games at various courses in the area, our home course, which we play fortnightly, is Aguilon.

If you are interested in joining the 19th hole give the secretary a ring on 610340653. Or email [email protected]

19th hole golf society. cucadorWe managed to dodge the rain this week having played on Tuesday

and Friday. Tuesday’s team game was won by Keith Moorhouse, Derek Jones, Geoff Owen and Dave Lloyd. Friday and the greens were very receptive after the rain though the scoring was quite low. 1st Sean Halligan 34pts 2nd Paul Sedge 31pts 3rd Dick Hull 31pts. Nearest the pins were Robin Hawkins and Patrick Vickery. The Father & Son competition played recently at Valle Del Este will be shown on Sky Sports 4 on 18th Dec and repeated on 19thDec. This will be a great boost for this lovely area and for golfers in particular.

valle del este golf societyOn the 22nd, the members held their annual lunch at the golf club, the after meal Entertainment was supplied by our own members David Street, Stuart Green, Brian Lowden and Dave Sharp a.k.a. D-Sharp duo, who proved that we are a talented lot at AguilonRESULTSFriday November 22 – Individual StablefordA large turn out on the day of our lunch, with the players being blown away by the strength of the wind, perhaps a foretaste of the winter ahead1st Glyn Ombler 35pts2nd Caroline Willingham 33pts3rd John Holder 30pts on a card play offTwos: Ray Gadd and Les Raufer 4th, Brian Everitt and Glyn Ombler 8th, Ann Holder and Steve Willingham 10th and Glyn Ombler 17thWednesday November 27 – Individual StablefordA 3 way tie at the top on a day that saw persistent rain everywere in the area, except on the golf course with the players remaining dry1st Dave Sharp 35pts on a card play off2nd Brian Everitt 35pts on a card play off3rd Chris Baker 35ptsTwo: Dave Sharp 4th and Jerry Jervis (visitor) 17thGuests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon, Wed and FridayFor information contact 634641199

aguilon golf memBers report

• On Friday afternoon, 5.30pm Spanish time, the draw will be made for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil...

• This weekend it’s back to the FA Cup, when 20 out of 40 teams will be hoping to progress into the third round and meet one of the Premiership big boys. At least one non-League club will make it through - Macclesfield or Brackley Town.

• The pick of the games in the Premiership on Saturday/Sunday are Arsenal v Everton, Liverpool v West Ham, Manchester United v Newcastle and Southampton v Manchester City.

• And in the 4th round of Spain’s Copa del Rey, it’s Cartagena v Barcelona, Las Palmas v Almeria and La Murta v Real Madrid.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------• In last week’s Champions League matches, there were wins for

Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United, the latter demolishing Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 - their biggest away victory in Europe for 40 years.

• Real Madrid and Ajax (v. Barcelona) also won, but Chelsea and Celtic both lost.

• Recent Premiership action saw Arsenal, leaders by six points, win 3-0 at Cardiff; Chelsea (with John Terry on target in his 400th PL game) beat Southampton 3-1; Everton whipped Stoke 4-0; Newcastle edged out WBA 2-1; Manchester City defeated Swansea 3-0; Manchester United drew 2-2 at Tottenham; Liverpool surprisingly lost 3-1 at Hull; West Ham accounted for Fulham 3-0 (24 hours later the Cottagers sacked manager Maarten Jol); Norwich beat Crystal Palace 1-0 and the Aston Villa and Sunderland game, attended by Prince William, finished 0-0.

• There was one PL game last night with nine more this evening, including Arsenal-Hull, Manchester United-Everton, Sunderland-Chelsea & WBA-Manchester City

• In the Scottish Cup, Albion Rovers, three Divisions below Motherwell, knocked out their SPL opponents 1-0; holders Celtic battered Hearts 7-0.

• And Gareth Bale scored his first hat-trick in La Liga as Real Madrid beat Valladolid 4-0 to close the gap on Barcelona.

• Australia thrashed holders New Zealand 34-2 to win the Rugby League World Cup for the 10th time in front of a record crowd of almost 75,000 at Old Trafford.

• The Aussies’ Union team completed the double by beating Wales 30-26 in the last domestic international of 2013.

• Ten people are on the short-list to become BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year... Sir Ben Ainslie, Ian Bell, Hannah Cockcroft, Mo Farah, Chris Froome, Lee Halfpenny Tony McCoy, Andy Murray, Christine Ohuruogu and Justin Rose. The winner will be announced live on TV on Sunday week.

• The second Ashes Test starts tonight/early Thursday morning in Adelaide.

• Rory McIlroy won the Australian Open by one stroke, his first golf title of 2013.

• Dutchman Michael Van Gerwen stormed back beat Phil Taylor to win the Players’ Darts Tournament at Butlins, Minehead.

• And Rafael Nadal has been named the ‘best’ Spanish Sportsman of all-time, ahead of cyclist Miguel Induran and basketball star Paul Gasol.

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LEVI, a big handsome dog was left at the shelter a few years ago when his master became seriously ill. He has a reserved nature but he made friends with ZISA, an attractive female dog. They became inseparable and would often lie close to each other in the area they shared with other dogs. Zisa got lucky and was adopted by a young woman in Germany. Poor LEVI was left behind and he became even more withdrawn, with nobody wanting to take him into their homes. Then, completely

out of the blue, a man in Germany heard about him and made enquiries. LEVI passed the compatibility test with cats but then came the awful news. He proved positive for LEISHMANIOSIS, ERLEQIA and ANAPLASMA. He was in a very poor state and could not be sent abroad. The shelter has immediately begun to treat LEVI and will make him as comfortable as possible.

There is better news from LA MOJONERA PROTECTORA DE ANIMALES DE ROQUETAS DE MAR. Eleven dogs were recently sent to new homes in Germany, among them was BERRY who we have featured before. L o n g t i m e i n h a b i t a n t s GEORG and INES, also inseparable have found a home together in a cortijo in Gergal. If you want to help the shelter in a small way contact Geoff at [email protected]

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