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Dear reader,

It was with all the best intentions that we set out to produce The Resident Plus on a monthly basis, but events contrived to make that a little diffi cult.Having taken on the editorial role at Andalucia Life we were unable to publish the June issue, and this the July edition is a little later than intended. With the printed edition of The Resident out this coming weekend, we have concentrated our eff orts on bringing you information on forthcoming events, along with a number of features we feel will be of interest you, and leaving the news for this month’s issue of The Resident.Having said that, now that we’ve got everything into some kind of rhythm, normal service will be resumed with the August issue of The Resident Plus coming out around the fi rst of the month (fi ngers crossed).I can’t believe the amount of live music on the Coast this year. It seems that, after years of musical drought, the fl oodgates have opened with artists of all kinds providing something for everyone.The Resident has teamed up with the musical community at www.elintercambio.org to bring you as much information on the local music scene as we can, and we are inviting readers to help contribute to that information with news of gigs, reviews, etc., for more information visit www.elintercambio.org to see how you can become involved.Well I’ll keep this brief as it’s getting late.

All the best until next month. Ed.

Introduction

In this month’s issue:

Manilva International Festival page 6

Rick Stein in Malaga page 8 and 9

New rules for pet travel page 12

Costa Advice Bureau page 13

Over 50s Show looking for new ideas page 18

El Intercambio - building a music community page 23

Why can’t all sportsmen be like golfers? page 32

Plus news, sport, what’s on and much, much more...


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This Friday, July 15 sees the celebration of the fi rst Festival of the Full Moon to be held in Sabinillas. Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a magnifi cent ‘chill out’ festival with ambient music, jugglers, tightrope walkers, torches, etc.The festival is the idea of Manilva’s Tourism department led by Emilio López Berenguer and aims to create an annual event which will fall between the San Juan festival and the August Fair.Activities will begin at 8.30 pm and

Festival of theFull Moon

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MANILVA

Thanks to an agreement between Manilva’s Tourism Department, headed by Emilio López Berenguer and the Benalmadena Classic Car Club, Sunday July 17 will see Manilva host the I Classic Car Rally.Beginning at 10.30 am the club will exhibit its collection of classic cars at a number of points in the municipality beginning in Castillo de la Duquesa with a civic reception after which the vehicles will parade in convoy through Sabinillas, before heading up to Manilva where they will display in Calle Mar giving residents the opportunity to see up close these automotive gems.The event will fi nish up in Duquesa Port where the collection can be viewed around the harbourside.Manilva’s Tourism Department has announced that this is just one of a number of events designed to raise the profi le of Manilva and to provide attractions for both visitors and residents alike.

Manilva Classic Car rally

the lights of the paseo will be switched off to coincide with the rise of the full moon. Music will be provided by a popular DJ, along with a saxophonist and percussionist.

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This Friday, July 15 sees the celebration of the fi rst Festival of the Full Moon to be held in Sabinillas. Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a magnifi cent ‘chill out’ festival with ambient music, jugglers, tightrope walkers, torches, etc.The festival is the idea of Manilva’s Tourism department led by Emilio López Berenguer and aims to create an annual event which will fall between the San Juan festival and the August Fair.Activities will begin at 8.30 pm and

Festival of theFull Moon

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Thanks to an agreement between Manilva’s Tourism Department, headed by Emilio López Berenguer and the Benalmadena Classic Car Club, Sunday July 17 will see Manilva host the I Classic Car Rally.Beginning at 10.30 am the club will exhibit its collection of classic cars at a number of points in the municipality beginning in Castillo de la Duquesa with a civic reception after which the vehicles will parade in convoy through Sabinillas, before heading up to Manilva where they will display in Calle Mar giving residents the opportunity to see up close these automotive gems.The event will fi nish up in Duquesa Port where the collection can be viewed around the harbourside.Manilva’s Tourism Department has announced that this is just one of a number of events designed to raise the profi le of Manilva and to provide attractions for both visitors and residents alike.

Manilva Classic Car rally

the lights of the paseo will be switched off to coincide with the rise of the full moon. Music will be provided by a popular DJ, along with a saxophonist and percussionist.

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The Caves and Cliffs Section of GONHS (The Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society) is carrying out vegetation removal work on the Tower of Homage as part of the Government project to restore the Moorish Castle. Section members, who are trained and experienced in rope work, have been contracted through John Licudi Consulting to carry out this specialised work.The site was fi rst surveyed by the Botanical Section of GONHS to ensure that no rare or endangered plants would be affected. Experts from the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens are also involved in removing scrub vegetation from elsewhere on the site.The work will include removal of vegetation and treatment of any remaining roots.GONHS describes this as the ideal way of carrying out such maintenance work, with the true experts in the fi eld involved in every stage of the project. Other projects could benefi t environmentally from similar collaboration.

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The popular Armstrongs Restaurant and Bar have expanded their operation and have opened a new bar/restaurant in Puerto de la Duquesa, just behind Banco Andalucia. Open from 9am – late 7 days a week from 10.30 am they are serving breakfast, lunch afternoon tea and evening dinner, with entertainment at the weekends:Every Thursday Evening – Tommy Henry sings swing, soul & motown & discoEvery Friday – The king of Motown himself, Dru!Every Sunday – The beautiful sound of Alicia Lane with easy listening classics early and disco later in the evening

The original Armstrongs on the Rio Manilva Road is still open during the summer on Saturday evenings with a packed programme of entertainment:Saturday 16th July – The Raw - Disco ClassicsSaturday 23rd July – Jazzi Belles 40’s ShowSaturday 30th July – Soul & Motown NightSaturday 6th August – Stolen Gnomes – Celtic Fusion BandSaturday 13th August – ‘It’s My Party’ 60’s show

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X Manilva International Festival

Once again Manilva’s international community will be celebrating its diverse cultures and traditions at this year’s X Manilva International Festival.As last year this edition of this Festival will be held on the Paseo Maritimo in Sabinillas with activities taking place both on the promenade and the beach.

MANILVA

The International Festival is being organised by the Foreign Residents’ Department of Manilva Town Hall in collaboration with local representatives of the various nationalities.The Festival runs from Friday, 29th until Sunday 31st July with entertainment, music and dancing, and as usual the opportunity to sample the gastronomy, culture and traditions of the many nationalities that comprise Manilva’s cosmopolitan community who will be exhibiting along the promenade.Visitors will also be able to enjoy fl avours from around the world as well as take the opportunity to visit the many bars and restaurants which line Sabinillas’s attractive Paseo Maritimo promenade.Starting on the Friday night, after the offi cial opening, there will be an extensive programme of entertainment on the main stage situated in the square just in front of the statue on the paseo.The festival begins at 8 pm on Friday, 29th July with an offi cial inauguration ceremony by the local authorities, headed by Mayoress Antonia Muñoz, after which the extensive programme of music and dance begins.On Saturday morning there will be children’s fun and entertainment from 11 am to 2 pm. From 1 pm the individual tents will open for business, giving visitors the opportunity to sample the cusine of the various nationalities participating. From 8 pm the entertainment programme continues on the main stage.On Sunday, 31st the tents open once again at 1 pm with the entertainment continuing at 8 pm.

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Tradition has it that the Carmelite monks, who inhabited the slopes of Mount Carmel and worshipped the Virgin Mary who had appeared there in a vision, were forced to fl ee by a Saracen invasion force. During this eviction the Virgin appeared to them again and promised to be their ‘Star of the Sea’ and to guide them to safety.Since then she has been the patron saint of mariners and, as such, the Virgen del Carmen is revered amongst the local fi shing communities of southern Spain .Virgen del Carmen is celebrated by the fi shing communities along the coast and is the Patron Saint of many of them including Estepona, Castillo de la Duquesa, La Linea and Torreguadiaro and on her feast day - the 16th July - statues of the Virgen del Carmen are carried through the streets before being placed on board the local fi shing boats and paraded up and down the coast, accompanied by fl otillas of fi shing boats and pleasure craft, often coming close inshore to allow worshippers to swim out and throw fl owers on board.

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Villa La Era in Casarabonela, Málaga has opened its doors to Rick Stein, the renowned BBC TV chef and cookery writer, who along with his production team have stayed at Villa La Era for two weeks to fi lm 12 of the 140 recipes found in Rick Stein´s latest cook book: “Rick Stein’s Spain: 140 New Recipes Inspired by My Journey Off the Beaten Track”. The recipes prepared and fi lmed at Villa La Era are part of Rick Stein´s Spain, a series consisting of four programmes to be broadcast on BBC2 over the summer which depict the customs of Spanish cuisine. With a long history as a chef and writer in the UK and Australia, Stein wanted to capture traditional Spanish cuisine leaving behind the stereotypes to get close to the cookery of ordinary people demonstrating the quality and fi nesse of the truly typical and traditional dishes. Denhams, the English production company in charge of making the series, selected Villa La Era as a purely Andalucian location which stands out in its natural surroundings showing the wonderful views of Casarabonela and the whole region.

Rick Stein fi lms his Spanish cooking

series at Villa La Era in Málaga

All of the dishes in this series have been prepared and fi lmed in the kitchen of Villa La Era, a fi tting stage for the DVD. This production is the result of the trip by Rick Stein and his team through the various Spanish regions, where you can see the chef’s easy manner with the people and the marvelous scenery of the cities that give light to the Spanish cuisine. Among these are images of the exterior of Villa La Era and the village of Casarabonela. So taken with the views from La Era Stein decided that this was to be the backdrop for the cover of the DVD, where he appears cooking on the terrace of Villa La Era with Casarabonela present in the background. The production broadcast on BBC2, sure to enhance tourism, is a very important opportunity for the projection and recognition of the village of Casarabonela, being seen on British television and internationally through the sale of the DVD. This is a programme that has a large number of viewers and followers after his previous series French Odyssey, Rick Stein’s Taste of the Sea, Fruits of the Sea, Seafood Odyssey, Fresh Food, Seafood Lovers’ Guide and two sets of Food Heroes.

Villa La Era

La Era is a nine bedroom villa which overlooks the village of Casarabonela and its countryside, has comfortable lounges to enjoy a relaxing stay and gardens where you can stroll amidst nature and use the pool in the warm summer months. The Villa opened its doors as a hotel in 1999 under the careful direction of Francisco Diaz Cabrera and Isabel Manrara Diaz as a charming rural establishment with Andalusian airs that oversees every detail of the design, quality, and the stay of its guests. The Villa was part of well-known hotel and travel guides such as Condé Nast Johansen, The Good Hotel Guide and the Michelin red book hotel guide. During its years as a hotel, and open to its guests, there was

a restaurant serving international and fusion cuisine led by Isabel Manrara. She a self-taught cook of Cuban-American origin living here in Spain since 1974 with great passion for food and experimenting with new recipes from different cuisines. Isabel was behind the scenes and present during the cooking sessions at La Era´s kitchen together with Stein and the production team, able to see fi rsthand how all the recipes were prepared.

Gastro-Villa: Cooking classes with recipes from Rick SteinOn the occasion of the fi lming of Rick Stein´s Spain and the current demand for cooking classes, Villa La Era is planning to develop for the autumn months a formative programme, offered by the owner of Villa La Era, Isabel Manrara, where a variety of the recipes found in the English chef’s new book, Rick Stein´s Spain: 140 New Recipes Inspired by My Journey Off the Beaten Track, will be the basis for these courses. Accommodation and cooking classes that introduce Spanish and Andalucian cuisine in an Andalucian landscape through Stein´s latest book and based on Ricks recipes, market visits and regional wine tasting. You can also enjoy activities in the area such as hiking, horseback riding and many others.Located in a strategic position, Villa La Era offers many opportunities for cultural tourism, a base from which you can visit cities such as Málaga, Ronda, Granada and Seville. In addition, the Villa organizes visits to the Picasso Museum, the Carmen Thyssen Museum, the Alhambra in Granada, and so on.For more information visit their website www.laera.es


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New rules mean it will be easier and cheaper totravel abroad with pets

It will become cheaper and easier to travel abroad with pets when new rules are introduced at the start of next year.The UK will harmonise its pet movement rules with the rest of the European Union from 1 January 2012, bringing the UK’s Pet Travel Scheme into line with the most recent science. The UK will maintain its high level of protection against animal diseases after the changes, which have the potential to save pet owners around £7 million in fees.Forcing pets to spend six months in quarantine, a practice dating from the 1800s, is no longer necessary because of vastly improved rabies vaccines and treatments.All pets will still need to be vaccinated against rabies. Pets from the EU and listed non-EU countries such as the USA and Australia will no longer need a blood test and will only have to wait 21 days before they travel. Pets from unlisted non-EU countries such as India, Brazil and South Africa will be able to enter the UK if they meet certain strict criteria to ensure they are protected against rabies, including a blood test and a three-month wait before they enter the UK.The changes will ensure the risk of rabies coming to the UK remains extremely low. It’s estimated that the new rules mean there would be one case of rabies in a pet in the UK once every 211 years, with the possibility of a person dying from rabies obtained from a pet once in every 21,000 years.

Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said:“The UK’s quarantine system was designed to combat the threat of rabies in the 19th century and has now been left far behind by scientifi c advances. It’s time we changed these outdated rules which have caused hardship to generations of pets and pet owners,

and those who rely on assistance dogs, with too many animals cooped up unnecessarily.“What is needed is a simpler, evidence-based system for protecting the UK from rabies which recognises the actual

risk to pets and pet owners. The EU’s pet movement scheme has been working very well for nearly a decade, and it makes sense for us to have similar rules. It means the UK will remain protected from rabies and other exotic diseases while making it easier and cheaper for people to take their pets abroad.”

Chief Medical Offi cer Professor Dame Sally Davies said:“Rabies is a very serious human disease and the rabies-free status of the UK must be protected. The pet travel scheme provides important protection of public health by ensuring that pets entering the UK are free of rabies and other infections.“Scientifi c evidence shows that there is a robust alternative to quarantine in preventing rabies incursion from those countries where there is a high incidence of rabies and good reason for

changing our very precautionary rules. The EU pet travel rules have been successful in preventing any cases of rabies occurring in legally moved pets since the scheme started, so harmonising the UK’s rules with those of the EU will make it easier for those

who wish to travel with their pets.“It is important to continue to protect the public against the risk of serious exotic tapeworm infections and the government is pressing to retain our tapeworm controls for pets entering the UK. The wider public health risks from exotic tick-borne infections and the need for tick controls for pets entering the UK will be kept under review.”The UK has been discussing with the European Commission the most appropriate form of tapeworm controls for dogs, to ensure the UK continues to be protected from Echinococcus multilocularis. The Commission has recently indicated that its proposals, expected shortly, would enable the UK and other tapeworm-free countries to retain tapeworm controls,

with a requirement that animals be treated between one and fi ve days before returning to the UK.Tick treatment for pet animals returning to the UK will no longer be required. All pet owners travelling abroad with their animals should discuss with their vets the use of treatments, including those designed to control ticks as part of good animal health practice.The UK, along with Ireland, Sweden and Malta, has an exemption from the standard EU pet travel rules. They are all harmonising their entry rules with the rest of the EU at the same time as the UK.

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For more information about travelling abroad with your pet see the Defra website at:

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Dispose of your old car without paying fees

Vehicles that have passed their sell by date or are either unsaleable or need to be scrapped, require you to go through a procedure

that will involve costs. Cars left in your name will still be accumulating annual taxes. These charges remain your responsibility as will any damages or fi nes incurred. Many owners of these automobiles, who do not know the laws, abandon the vehicle, give it away or pay a garage or gestor to deal with the matter. There is a simpler way with nil expenditure. Go to your nearest local police station with all your and the vehicle’s documentation, tell the police that you wish to scrap the vehicle. Sign the documents. They will willingly accommodate you and even send a breakdown truck to pick up your car if it is not mobile.

Abusive charges on your telephone billThis subject has been broached in the past. For those expatriates who have recently arrived or taken on a new contract for a telephone for your home need to be aware of the following information. When you make the agreement for this service, you must always ask for which offers are available. Over the recent years there has been an

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Obtaining free health care for your familyIt is surprising how many breadwinners in the family who pay social security, are not aware that this payment includes all their dependents. To obtain this service, do not go directly to your health centre and expect to register you family with a doctor. You should to go to your nearest social security offi ce fi rst. Take all the necessary documents. These will include Passport and residence permits for all family members. For the children if you have one, ‘Lbro de familia’ Proof of you having registered on the social security system, your padron which must include all the family members. They may ask for further documentation. Look at this visit as positive because the outcome will be.

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More exclusive designer brands and heavier discounts

in the 3rd Outlet Costa del Sol Outlet Fair that takes

place in the Congress Centre of Estepona between the

22nd and 24th of July.

Levi’s, Camper, Billabong, Gucci, Versace, Dockers, Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, and many more branded articles can be found in this three day Outlet Fair that offers tourists, local and foreign residents an alternative shopping area with discounts that go from a minimum of 50% to 90% off, from the price tag.

As an example, visitors will fi nd a Lacoste shirt for less than 30 euros, a Diesel dress for 49 euros or a pair of Nike trainers for only 25 euros. Incredible discounts can also be seen in Computers with laptops for 259 euros, in Warehouse with a two piece sofa for less than 349 euros and much more.

This third edition, which will occupy 3.000 square metres with more than 70 different stands, will offer thousands of Fashion wear, Surf, Sports, Accessories, Decoration and Footwear branded articles, but will also brings new types of products such as Computers, Optician or Electrical Appliances.

The 3rd Costa del Sol Outlet Fair also offers a great variety of Leisure activities for kids and adults. In the Children’s Area there will be games, balloon modelling, disguise make-up and juggling activities for the smallest of the house! On the other hand, in the Lounge Area, people will be able to enjoy a tasty and freshly made Mojito, Cocktails and a variety of snacks.

Parking at the Estepona Congress Centre is free and this whole event will take place just a few steps away from the beach, which makes this 2nd Costa del Sol Outlet fair a great place to go before and after having a sun and sea bathe, as its opening hours are: Friday 22nd of July, from 18.00h to 23.00h, and Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24h of July, from 11.00h to 23.00h.

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Outlet Fair brings more brands, more discounts and more leisure for all the family

Shopaholics are lucky again this summer! • They’ll fi nd Tommy Hilfi ger, Calvin Klein, Armani Jeans, Burberry, Nike, Adidas, Morgan, Gucci or Prada articles with, at least, 50% discount and just by the beach.At the same time, visitors can enjoy a Mojito • or a tropical Ice Cream in the Lounge Area and kids will have a blast of a time in the Children’s Area with balloon modelling, juggling and disguise make-up games.

The 3rd Costa del Sol Outlet Fair offers thousands of exclusively branded products to local visitants, tourists and foreign residents, with discounts that go between 50% and 90% off from the price tag. More than 3.000 square meters where they can fi nd a wide variety of Fashion wear, Footwear, Sports, Computers, Surf, Optic and Electrical Appliances articles, and much more. There will also be a Children’s Area with circus shows, juggling, disguise make-up and balloon modelling games for kids, as well as a Bar&Mojito Lounge where visitors can enjoy the best and tastiest mojito in the Costa del Sol, and at the best price. This event is for all the family. Free parking.

3rd Costa del Sol Outlet FairEstepona Congress Centre - 22nd to 24th of July of 2010Opening Hours:Friday 22nd of July, from 18.00h to 23.00hSaturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of July, from 11.00h to 23.00h

16 NEWS

Nick Holland & Stephen Lloyd-Morgan celebrate their Civil Partnership

We are delighted to be able to congratulate popular Tenor Stephen Lloyd-Morgan, and his manager and partner of 11 years, Nick Holland, on the celebration of their Civil Partnership Ceremony on May 25th, surrounded by close family and friends, at the stunning setting of Spring Grove House, Bewdley, Worchestershire. “We just wanted to say what an amazing, truly memorable and very special day we both had. We could not have expected it to have gone any better and would not change a single thing. Thanks so much to all our very special families and friends who helped make it a day we shall never forgot and will treasure always. And to all our amazing friends, who were not able to be with us, an enormous thank you all for your very kind messages of support and good wishes; we have been overwhelmed. Our great friend Julie-Anne Hunter delighted us by singing and Steve surprised us all by singing `Come What May´ from Moulin Rouge during the ceremony.”Nick & Steve Holland-Morgan

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The unmissable Over 50s Show the lifestyle event for the Coast’s seniors is back this November for an incredible fi fth year – and the organisers are looking for your help.Said director John Low: ‘Every year we try to add something different to the mix so that the event does not becoming predicable and stale, but when we start talking to visitors we are asked ‘why was this or this not in?‘So in a sense we are throwing it back in the visitors court and asking them to contact us with ideas and features they would like to see at the show. And just as import, things they would prefer not to be at the event!’Whatever new features are taken onboard, all the usual attractions – so far! -- will be there: health advice and presentations, gardening clinics, fi nance advice, art, golf lessons, musical entertainment, computer tuition, home security, fashions, aerobics, and much, much more.

The Over 50s Show is looking for new ideas

Added John Low: ‘The fact that the show has survived, when many events have folded, is testament to the great support we have had from both the business community and the very loyal visitors. Even a massive rainstorm last year did not stop people making the effort, and that’s why we want to hear their views which will be essential to the development and future of the event’. The Over 50s Show is described by the organisers as ‘the ultimate lifestyle event for the Coast seniors, which is entertaining, informative and educational’. Once again, admission and car-parking is free, as well as all presentations and tests. They also add that the event offers the over-50s ‘a one-stop shop’ to get information on their physical and fi nancial health as well as enjoy many of their interests and hobbies, not to mention an excellent opportunity to meet-up with their peers from all over the Coast and beyond.If you want to offer the organisers ideas, or event promote a product or service at this hugely successful event and engage with thousands of the Coast’s seniors bring 902003896. Or email [email protected]

The Over 50s Show takes place at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos, Estepona, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November, 11 am until 6 pm daily. For more information on The Over 50s Show, you can get details by contacting the organisers at 902 003896. Or email: [email protected]

The ever popular event always attracts a huge amount of visitors

Roadshow EU will be interested in buying your gold and jewellery

Once again the British Consulate will be on hand to

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There will be a series of food presentations

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El Intercambio - Building a music community

This month’s What’s On section is brought to you in collaboration with El Intercambio.EL Intercambio is a non-profi t organisation which aims to provide promotional, marketing and artistic support to the full diversity of musical artists in the greater Costa del Sol area. EL Intercambio provides this support with the aim of assisting these artists in the pursuit of their music and art exposing it to a wider audience locally and internationally, perfecting their craft and helping them to make money from it free from exploitation.This support for local artists takes the form of reviews, promotions, bookings, lessons, introductions, marketing using traditional and new technology and any other means of assisting the artists to grow, improve and continue to pursue their music and art and get it out to a wider audience.El Intercambio also seeks to provide a source of information for music lovers on the Coast, with a comprehensive guide to the local music scene, concerts, bands, etc., bringing together news from a wide range of sources, all into one resource at www.elintercambio.org

Get InvolvedEl Intercambio is a community and like all communities its achievements will be the result of the work the contributors as individuals are willing to put in.So how can you get involved

FirstlyTell everybody you know about El Intercambio. Tell your friends, your friend’s friends, your neighbours, your parents, your work colleagues.. Get them to check out the website, MAKE SURE they become ‘friends’ on Facebook or MySpace.Remember El Intercambio does not make a penny profi t from running this community. The only benefi t it can get is its success, which depends on all of us. The Bigger it becomes, the better it can promote local acts and make a difference. Tell everybody and if they didn’t listen, tell ‘em again.

SecondlyWe all know a band, a venue, an artist, a course, a show, a festival, a promoter, a website. Anything that can help promote the music and artists on this coast. Tell El Intercambio. Paste

it on the Facebook page, add it to their MySpace, or simply send it as an email to [email protected] your part as often or as little as you wish and El Intercambio promises you, it will create a better music scene here on the coast for everyone and contribute in some way to the success of local talent.Charity is not wholly altruistic; charity is and should be selfi sh. Just think of it, by giving to your community of artists in any way big or small you are contributing to making your musical environment better. So get involved.Check out the website at www.elintercambio.org and see what’s going on in the local music scene.

Not for profi tEl Intercambio is a not for profi t organisation. No members or contributors should ever take any form of fi nancial reward from the promotion of the artists. Any fi nances generated by this non-profi t organisation will be fed directly back into the organisation to enable it to continue with its work.Artists and musicians who benefi t from the work of EL Intercambio will not be asked to pay or reciprocate to the organisation, individual contributors or patrons in any way. If such Artists appreciate the work and assistance provided by the organisation and wish to reciprocate they can do this via Pay It Forward.

The Mighty Pimps in Duquesa

Local blues band, The Mighty Pimps, will be performing live on Saturday, July 16 as part of the Leisure Lounge’s programme of live music this summer.The band members

are originally from the U.K. but all now reside on the Costa del Sol in Southern Spain. Chas Burnett guitarist and vocalist formed the band in 2006 and although the members have changed to its current line-up, the professional musicianship is always a hight standard. As a blues band, they produce a great tight sound, crossing traditional Chicago style blues, with blues rock. Their repertoire consists of their own original material intermingled with classic blues songs.Over the past two years they have been building up a following around Andalucia, with live concerts at blues venues and festivals. Their stage performance is suitable for small clubs or large concert venues. May 2011 they toured South Africa.The release of their fi rst CD ‘Blues It Up!’ has been well received by the UK written blues press, and various radio and internet stations, with blues shows around Europe and the US have been featuring tracks.The Leisure Lounge can be found on Rambla del Mediterranea (fi rst level) Puerto de la Duquesa, Manilva.

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Andabluses31 July 10.30 pm5 piece Rhythm n Blues outfi t from Seville.

Arrivederci Lola7 August 10.30 pmVast and varied repertoire includes blues, ballads, rock and roll, rumba, tango, ranchera and pop.

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JuanesColombian hit singer, whose tracks include “La camisa negra”, has won seventeen Latin Grammys, more than any other artist, and one Grammy Award.Juanes will be at Malaga’s Municipal Auditorium on 27 July, 10.30 pm.Tickets from 19.50 euros available from www.elcorteingles.es

With her bold new album, You Are Not Alone, the legendary vocalist, Mavis Staples, adds a remarkable new chapter to an historic career. Staples is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, and a National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient. VH1 named her one of the 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll, and Rolling Stone listed her as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.Mavis Staples began her career with her family group in 1950. Initially singing locally at churches and appearing on a weekly radio show, the Staples scored a hit in 1956 with “Uncloudy Day” for the Vee-Jay label. When Mavis graduated from what is now Paul Robeson High School in 1957, The Staple Singers took their music on the road. Led by family patriarch Roebuck “Pops” Staples on guitar and including the voices of Mavis and her siblings Cleo, Yvonne, and Pervis, the Staples were called “God’s Greatest Hitmakers.”With Mavis’ voice and Pops’ songs, singing, and guitar playing, the Staples evolved from enormously popular gospel

singers (with recordings on United and Riverside as well as Vee-Jay) to become the most spectacular and infl uential spirituality-based group in America. By the mid-1960s The Staple Singers, inspired by Pops’ close friendship with Martin Luther King, Jr., became the spiritual and musical voices of the civil rights movement. They covered contemporary pop hits with positive messages, including Bob Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall” and a version of Stephen Stills’ “For What It’s Worth.”Staples made her fi rst solo foray while at Epic Records with The Staple Singers releasing a lone single “Crying in the Chapel” to little fanfare in the late 1960s. The single was fi nally re-released on the 1994 Sony Music collection Lost Soul. Her fi rst solo album would not come until a 1969 self-titled release for the Stax label. After another Stax release, Only for the Lonely, in 1970, she released a soundtrack album, A Piece of the Action, on Curtis Mayfi eld’s Curtom label. A 1984 album (also self-titled) preceded two albums under the direction of rock star Prince; 1989’s Time Waits for No One, followed by 1993’s The Voice, which People magazine named one of the Top Ten Albums of 1993. Her recent 1996 release, Spirituals & Gospels: A Tribute to Mahalia Jackson was recorded with keyboardist Lucky Peterson. The recording honours Mahalia Jackson, a close family friend and a signifi cant infl uence on Mavis Staples’ life.On February 13, 2011, Mavis Staples won her fi rst Grammy award in the category for Best Americana Album for ‘You Are Not Alone’. In her acceptance speech, a shocked and crying Staples said “This has been a long time coming.”

Mavis will be performing tracks from ‘You are not Alone’ as

well as some old favourites as part of the Terral 2011 season

of concerts at the Teatro Cervantes Theatre in Malaga on

Thursday July 14 from 9 pm. Tickets available online at www.

generaltickets.com priced from 9€ to 24€.

Mavis Staples in concert at Malaga’s Teatro Cervantes


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Jerez de la Frontera - August 13 and 14The Prodigy + much, much, moreMore information www.creamfi elds-andalucia.com

RumbitasFestival

An all star line-up featuring Andy & Lucas, El Arrebato and La Yerba del Parque, will perform at The Bullring in Estepona on Saturday, August 20. Doors open at 8 pm.Tickets 30 euros (plus charges) available from www.ticketmaster.es and usual outlets.

Funky Buddha in Marbella is presenting top American rapper 50 Cent on July 17th at 11.30 pm50 Cent will be joined by DJ Whoo Kid and Dj Nickie Cartel at Funky Buddha, an elegant Buddha inspired club, to show the coast how to have a massive night!For more information on the 50 Cent event, please call: +34 647 244 493 or email: [email protected]

50 Cent at Funky Buddha in Marbella

Jamiroquai fi nally get to play the Costa del Sol

Jamiroquai fans on the Costa del Sol fi nally get the chance to see Jay Kay and the band perform live, when the play the Malaga Auditorium on Wednesday August 3.Jamiroquai are a British jazz funk and acid jazz band formed in 1992. Jamiroquai were initially the most prominent component in the early-1990s London-based acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, and the Brand New Heavies. Other Acid Jazz artists such as ‘Moses Mayes’ and ‘Groove Collective’ are popular comparisons. Subsequent albums have explored other musical directions such as pop, rock and electronica. Jamiroquai have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and won a Grammy Award in 1997.The band had previously been scheduled to play the Mijas Racecourse as part of a programme of concerts back in 2005, but the gig was cancelled with the band virtually sat on the doorstep, when the promoters ran out of money half way through the season of concerts.

Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.es and other vendors and start at 30 euros.


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SOLROK CHOIRSinging music from DooWop to

Disco and beyond. SOLROK choir welcomes singers of all ages

and abilities.We meet every Wednesday

evening at 7.45 in Martina Merkel’s dance studio in Calle Nueva,

Manilva Call 952 892 537 or 653 305 824 or

email: [email protected]

Broadcasting in English to the Campo de Gibraltar

and beyond

BayFMa breath of fresh air

for more informationvisit www.thebayfm.com

Tom Jones in Concert at the Puente Romano

Musiserv, Riff Productions & Espectaculos Mundo present Tom Jones in concert at the Puente Romano Tennis Club, Marbella.His unique vocal power, ability and charismatic persona make him one of the most respected, admired and loved performers of all time. Marbella… prepare yourselves – the living legend, Tom Jones will be heating up the summer with an exclusive show to be held on the 18th August at the Tennis Club, Hotel Puente Romano, Marbella.Doors open at 8pm and Tom Jones will be performing his fantastic set at 10pm. Tickets for Tom Jones are priced at: 250€, 150€, 90€ + handling fees. Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.es and El Corte Ingles.

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Successful singer and popular entertainer, Peter Andre, will be playing at Playa Del Pinillo in Marbella on the 22nd of July.Supporting Peter on the night are talented ‘Access All Areas’, a hot new international boyband with members from Ireland, the UK, Venezuela and Australia.Peter Andre was born in England and raised in Australia by his Greek Cypriot parents.He began to compose when he was just 13 years old and started singing from an even younger age. At the age of 17 he participated in New Faces, an Australian TV talent show. After winning the competition he was offered a recording contract on the spot by one of the show’s judges.Two years later he came out with his fi rst hit record in Australia, Gimme a Little Sign, which followed with a number of awards for outstanding musical achievement. Peter Andre had the highest-selling record of the decade in Australia.In the 1990s, Peter Andre’s career hit a peak when he became the sixth highest selling artist in the UK and in 1997 he sold out at Wembley Arena – a personal life-long dream of his.His most successful song, “Mysterious Girl,” sold over two million copies.Tickets are on sale from www.ticketmaster.es and El Corte Ingles stores. VIP seating tickets are 75€ and standing tickets 50€.For more information about the Peter Andre concert, please call the ticket hotline on: +34 966 792 595.For more details and to purchase Peter Andre tickets online, please visit: www.heatwavepromotions.com

Jamie Cullum at the Castle, Fuengirola

Riff Productions present English singer, songwriter, pianist, multi-instrumentalist Jamie Cullum, performing his diverse talents and musical passions on the 4th August at the beautiful Sohail Castle in Fuengirola.Boasting over 5 million albums sold, high profi le collaborations with artists such as Katy Perry, Mika, Pharrell Williams and an enviable reputation as a magnetic live performer playing free wheeling concerts that emphasize spontaneity and improvisation, this is certainly one concert not to be missed!Doors open at 8:30pm. Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.es and are priced from 35€.

Peter Andre atMarbella’s Pinillo Beach


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With music festivals taking place across the UK, Spain and the rest of Europe virtually every weekend during the summer, Gibraltar has put itself forward as another venue on the calendar when next month it plays host

Rock the Rock Festival Gibraltarto the Rock the Rock Festival.Taking place on Saturday, August 6, the lineup features Alan Parsons Live Projec, Taxi, and local supporting Band Noiz, with Scottish rockers Simple Minds taking the headline spot.

SIMPLE MINDS

THE NOIZ

The Noiz are an alternative rock band formed by school friends sharing their love for music together at the Bayside School Music Room. Formed in late 2009 The Noiz have made key appearences in major local concerts making them the youngest band to

TAXITaxi are a Gibraltarian pop rock band founded in 2005 after the break-up of Melon Diesel. After the quintet’s break-up, its members dissolved into two different bands: Taxi (Dylan Ferro, Dani Fa and Danny Bugeja) and Area 52 (Guy Palmer and Adrian Pozo). Whilst the latter moved on to play alternative rock in English, Taxi kept loyal to Melon Diesel’s Hispanic fan base, composing songs in Spanish. Their songs maintain a certain similarity to those of Melon Diesel although slightly more upbeat with more pop infl uences.On September 2010, Taxi was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in the Best Pop Album category by a duo or group with vocals for “Aquí y Ahora”.

THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT

Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band who achieved worldwide popularity from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. The band produced a handful of critically acclaimed albums in the early 1980s and are best known for their No 1 US, Canada and Netherlands hit single

“Don’t You (Forget About Me)”, from the soundtrack of the John Hughes movie The Breakfast Club, No 3 US hit single “Alive and Kicking” and No 1 UK hit single Belfast Child. The band has sold more than 40 million albums since 1979.

The Alan Parsons Project were a British progressive rock band, active between 1975 and 1990, consisting of Eric Woolfson and Alan Parsons surrounded by a varying number of session musicians.Behind the revolving lineup and the regular sidemen, the true core of the Project was the duo of Parsons and Woolfson. Woolfson was a lawyer by profession, but also a composer and pianist. Parsons was a successful producer and accomplished engineer. Almost all songs on the band’s albums are credited to Woolfson/Parsons.

perform at the National Day Rock Concert at the age of fourteen. The Noiz are a covers band with music for all tastes and ages from Coldplay, The Kooks, Foo Fighters to the classics of Black Sabbath and Thin Lizzy. The Noiz are just about to record their fi rst album Reality Life which will also be performed on the night.

Hotline and VIP Reservations: +34 951 082 366Ticket outlets Gibraltar: Vijay Gibraltar, Music Corner

Price General Standing ₤46 VIPs Platinum front of stage including free bar ₤150Ticket outlets Spain: Ticketmaster, Carrefour, Viajes Halcon, Fnac and Usual outlets

General Ticket: 49,00 Euros VIP Platinum: 165,30 Euros (+ advance sale service expenses)www.rocktherockfestival.com

Gary Mullen & The Works Perform “One Night of Queen”


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Dream Ticket Promotions, the team that brought you the sell-out Björn Again ABBA show last year bring you the most anticipated event of the summer – the huge “Queen Tribute Concert” on Friday 5th of August at the stunning new Pinillo Beach open air concert arena in Marbella in partnership Marbella Town Hall and supported by Hard Rock Café.On the 5th August 1986, Queen and Freddie Mercury played their last-ever European concert to 25,000 people in Marbella’s football stadium. Exactly 25 years later, on Friday 5th August 2011, Marbella will once again rock to the sound of Queen’s greatest hits with a Queen Tribute Concert.

Gary Mullen & The Works Perform “One Night of Queen”Headlining this unmissable night of entertainment are Gary Mullen & The Works performing their acclaimed international show “One Night of Queen”. Over the past 10 years they’ve played sold-out concerts all over the world, including 45,000 fans at the iconic Hyde Park in London.

Gary Mullen Hyde ParkEven Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor are reported to be fans quoted as saying, “This is the only show we recommend to our fans.” Now for the fi rst time, their incredibly accurate performances of Queen’s timeless anthems will get Marbella rocking… They are the most successful and highly regarded Queen tribute band in the world, with perfect recreations of the songs, the showmanship and the light show – you will never see a more accurate performance of a Queen concert!

Gary and the guys are excited about their fi rst show on Spanish soil saying “We’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to play to the legions of Queen fans in Spain…you had better be ready to get off your asses and rock!”2011 marks 40 years since the legendary rock band Queen formed in 1971 and 20 years since the sad passing of their phenomenal and fl amboyant singer Freddie Mercury who remains an icon beyond measure. These milestones in musical history are being celebrated around the globe with album releases, documentaries, exhibitions and a movie, re-igniting interest in the band’s musical legacy once again.

Soprano – Ruth Kerr sings “Barcelona”Acclaimed international soprano Ruth Kerr will be joining Gary Mullen & The Works on stage to sing the unforgettable classic “Barcelona” sung originally by Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé, in a rendition put together especially for this concert.

Plus – Ruth Lorenzo returns!Ruth Lorenzo stole the show when she performed in Marbella last year, enthralling the crowd with her breathtaking voice, unbridled Spanish passion and stunning stage presence – a true star in every sense and we are thrilled to have her back. This year the 2008 “X Factor” fi nalist has put together a special set of rock classics to fi t with the theme of the night and open the show with a bang!

DJ Russell – He will rock you!Anyone who has been to the legendary Terra Blues club in Puerto Banús will have witnessed DJ Russell rockin’ the house with his incredible party-starting energy and eclectic mix of rock and pop anthems. Russell joins the show to provide the party soundtrack, before, between and after the acts with his unique selection of 70s and 80s rock classics. Ever the showman, Russell is worth the ticket price alone!

Tickets for Queen Tribute ConcertTickets are priced at just €30 for standing, €40 for general seating, €70 for premium seating all subject to booking fees. Available from El Corte Inglés stores, FNAC in La Cañada, Hard Rock Café in Puerto Banús and online at www.ticketmaster.es or www.elcorteingles.es or by calling 676 289 968.

Dates/times for Queen Tribute Concert5th August 2011 – Doors open at 7.30pm, the fi rst act will perform at 9.00pm and the party will rock on until 1am

Venue for Queen Tribute ConcertThis concert will take place under the stars at the stunning new beachside Recinto de Conciertos arena at Playa del Pinillo in Marbella. The entrance is near the Marbella Arch. Our partners the Marbella Town Hall have made this fantastic space available for a select few concerts this summer, and we are privileged to be one of the chosen few.

Contacts for Queen Tribute ConcertInformation & group tickets, call:+ 34 676 289 968 – English+ 34 680 815 102 – Españolor go to www.queentributeconcert.com


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FIAM III - A Global Treasure Trove of Artists

With some eighty high calibre artists taking part in the third edition, the Festival de Arte International Marbella is on track to become one of of the highlights on Marbella’s annual cultural calendar following the success of this year’s event which was held from Thursday June 23 to Sunday June 26Fifteen different nationalities were represented among the artists exhibiting, and the FIAM is living up to its name as an international art festival. The multicultural mix of participants is a true refl ection of the cosmopolitan community in Marbella. There were artists from Spain, UK, Germany, USA, Sweden, Denmark, Russia, Georgia, Italy and Cuba among others exhibiting their works in the 2011 edition of the FIAM. With an outstanding selection of artists from around the world preparing displaying their works, FIAM attracted a spectacular number of visitors.

A Cultural Melange Around 20,000 people visited the event last year, and this year’s festival proved to be even more popular. With an ever more enticing programme of entertainment, the new Buddha Bar Chillout Lounge area, a gourmet food corner, a media centre, an exhibition of retro furniture from the 50’s and 60’s and much more, the festival which is fully supported by the Tourism Council of Marbella Town Hall, comprised a dynamic street festival bringing the centre of town to life in an explosion of colourful art, music and performances over the three days. Sprawling down the Alameda and the Avenida del Mar in the heart of Marbella between the quaint Old Town and the Paseo Marítimo, artists displayed their work in an attractive line up of individual white tents.With artistic styles ranging from impressionism, to hyperrealism, in every media from painting, photography and sculpture to digital art, the festival was a mesmerizing showcase of artistic and cultural diversity.

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Xaviera Hollander presents- STRIPPED

Xaviera Hollander presents Hannah Chalmers in her one woman show “Stripped”, an entertaining and thought-provoking piece of theatre, in Marbella Spain October 4th to 9th.Xaviera Hollander is bringing a divine, most talented young actress: Hannah Chalmers to the stage of her Home theatre in Rocio de Nagueles as well as to restaurant “tres Amigos” in Marbella. Xaviera presents a sensual, witty and naughty one-woman show: STRIPPED. This play is entirely based on the life of Hannah, who, much like the Happy Hooker herself has spent quite some time in the world of strippers, dancers and sex workers and not only lived that life but also wrote an excellent one hour play about it. Who else could play the role of this stripper better than the woman who lived and loved it herself?

SHOWSRestaurant Tres Amigos: 2 showsCalle del Faro 2, MarbellaOctober 4 & 9 (Tuesday/Sunday) 8 pmShow with Dinner €45Reservations: 952 867 [email protected]

Theater Villa Caprice: 4 showsCalle Pizarra 184,Rocio de Nagueles, MarbellaOctober 5, 6, 7 & 8 (Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat) 9 pmPrice €22,50Reservations: 952 857 [email protected]

Hannah has won many awards at last year’s Edinburgh Theatre festival for her outstanding performance and she is now working on a TV series based on her play. She lives in London and is happy to visit Spain for the very fi rst time in her life.Hannah graduated from ArtsEd with and MA in Acting and from Goldsmiths, University of London, with a BA in Drama and Theatre Arts.‘Stripped’ is Hannah’s fi rst written work. It was originally developed as part of the Team Angelica ‘Louder Than Words’ season of new writing at the Tristan bates Theatre in February 2009 curated by Rikki Beadle-Blair and John R Gordon. Hannah took the show to the Edinburgh Festival 2010 where it received excellent 4 and 5 star reviews. Since Edinburgh she has twice toured the show to various venues around the UK with Scamp Theatre, and is touring the show again this autumn.Hannah’s other theatre credits include: ‘Facebook Fables’, Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh festival 2009; ‘Grope Box’, Drill Hall Theatre, London, directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair; ‘Fang Club’, Oval House Theatre, London. Hannah’s fi lm credits include: ‘Wake Up’ directed by Douglas Ray; ‘FIT’ directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair; ‘Three Stags’ directed by Mark Locke; ‘Charlene’ directed by Sharon Odams.Since ‘Stripped’ Hannah has been doing a lot more writing and is currently developing a series of comedy sketches, a TV series and a feature fi lm.

Earth Wind & Fire Experience 70´s and 80´s legends live in concert in Marbella

Five time Grammy Award winner and founding member of Earth Wind & Fire, Al McKay brings his Spectacular Earth Wind and Fire to Marbella on August 13th 2011 in a fantastic concert, at the Tennis Club, Hotel Puente Romano in Marbella.Earth Wind & Fire has touched the hearts of two generations with its incredible melodies and energy. Between 1973 & 1981 Al McKay was an instrumental force behind the music of Earth Wind & Fire. He worked together with Maurice White in establishing the sound that would catapult the group to stardom.Al McKay was not only musical director of the band but

he was also the co-composer of many of the band’s hits including ‘September’ and ‘Sing a Song’.With his Earth Wind & Fire band, Al McKay continues the musical legacy of Earth Wind & Fire like no other act in the world!The doors open at 8 pm and the support band are on at 9 pm with the main concert starting at 10 pm.For more information and to reserve VIP tickets, please call the ticket hotline on 951 082 134General tickets on the steps of the court are 30€, 45€ and 65€ and are available from the info line or El Corte Ingles, www.ticketmaster.es and www.rocklounge.com.

Why can’t all sportsmen be like golfers?By Stuart Harvey


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Male professional golfers are amongst the world’s highest paid sportsmen, regularly competing for prize money in excess of half a million euros. Yet despite the high rewards these men remain sportsmen in every sense of the word, competing hard but fair, and this is part of what makes them so eminently watchable.In May the European professional golf tour descended upon Casares as twenty four of the world’s top male golfers competed in the Volvo World Match Play tournament at the spectacular Finca Cortesin course. In fact since the World Match Play event started in 1964, this was the strongest ever fi eld with seven of the world’s top ten golfers taking part. This was certainly a massive compliment to the Finca Cortesin course and Volvo the tournament sponsors.Unlike some of their sporting counterparts, these young men did not come complete with “WAGS” intent upon creating their own media circus, or “red top” journalists seeking a scoop about who had taken out the latest super injunction. Yet the fact that they were here on this little corner of the Spanish coast, was nonetheless an incredible draw.Like all highly paid sportsman their presence was accompanied by a small army of followers, both professional and amateur. The inevitable media presence was there with both the written and spoken word being well represented by TV, radio and press who were extremely well looked after by both Volvo and the staff of Finca Courtesin. I was fortunate enough to have been able to attend the tournament on the fi nal weekend so I saw for myself how the media are catered for, and I can only thank all concerned for being great hosts. I look forward to the tournament’s return with added expectation now.Whilst I thoroughly enjoyed the golf, and Ian Poulter is to

be congratulated for a fi ne week’s work culminating in his 2&1 win over the excellent Luke Donald, I have to admit to spending some time watching what was happening on the periphery of the actual tournament and what an education and entertainment that turned out to be.Perhaps I am being naive but I have always assumed that those attending a golf tournament do so primarily for the golf. Not unexpectedly I did observe a certain level of “networking”. Sometimes this involved potential business partners taking place in the hallowed ground that were the VIP areas. Other times it involved the media eagerly cultivating future contacts. This perhaps is understandable but I did see a number of members of the crowd who clearly

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had either made a mistake when deciding to attend, or who had been dragged along against their better judgment without any choice in the matter.For example I saw at least two dogs obediently sitting by whilst their owners enjoyed the golf. The dogs clearly weren’t golf fans because they paid no attention to any of the players and adamantly refused to acknowledge a good shot when they saw one. I remember seeing the same dog on both the Saturday and Sunday so I applaud him or her for their perseverance, but I suspect that they won’t be back next year.It was also interesting to see how a number of pushchair confi ned babies reacted to the fact that they had decided to accompany their golf loving parents on a weekend jaunt to the golf course. Like their four legged counterparts they paid scant attention to the play that was going on around them and, apart from occasionally voicing their displeasure at being dragged away from their toys, steadfastly refused to enter into the spirit of the occasion.


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It also seemed that long suffering girlfriends and boyfriends were much in evidence over the weekend. I recall witnessing, at the sixth green, two young couples with clearly differing views as regards why they were there. Oddly enough it was the two young girls who were remonstrating with their boyfriends over the golf. The girls clearly wanted to watch Ian and Luke play the short par three. Yet their respective boyfriends, indifferent to their pleas to stay by the green, merely headed off in the direction of the tented village where they said “we would fi nd the best place to get a beer.” Even the timely intervention of a friendly marshal did nothing to persuade the lads to remain watching the golf, and all four strode off in the direction of a cold San Miguel, two clearly more willing than the others!So although I was royally rewarded both as a people watcher and a golfi ng fan over a glorious weekend turning back to the golf it was a refreshing experience for a sports watcher to see professional sportsmen behaving in a manner which was a credit to their chosen profession.I for one saw not one occasion when golfers surrounded an offi cial and berated them for making a decision they did not like. Nor did I witness any golfer rip off their shirt when they sunk a winning putt and run towards their opponent’s supporters. Instead I saw many instances where a player’s tee shot was greeted by “Good shot” from their opponent, and I can’t recall having heard those words spoken by one footballer to another during a match featured on Match of the Day!

And how many professional sportsmen fi nish a game and head straight for the practice ground as we saw everyday at Finca Cortesin. I even saw the Korean Noh Seung-yul on the driving range the day after he was knocked out of the tournament when most people would have headed home.Of course as it was match-play we also witnessed numerous examples of players conceding putts that the average club golfer would have viewed as anything but a “gimmee”.So it is easy to see why we golf fans love our golf and golfers. What we love to see are true professionals competing against each other within the rules and spirit of the game, for the entertainment of us mere mortals who can only marvel at a skill we fi nd it impossible to replicate during our own games at our local club. Long may it continue and I for one look forward to their return to this small corner of Spain.

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The Millionaires’ Annual White Summer Party announce

plans to support the Japan Relief Fund

The organisers of the forthcoming event The Millionaires’ White Summer Party, An Evening from Las Vegas Live, have announced this week that they will be combining this glamorous event with a fundraising drive for the Red Cross’ Japan Tsunami Appeal. The event has joined forces with The Rotary Club of Marbella to ensure every penny raised will go straight to the Red Cross in Japan who are helping those in need on

The Millionaires’ White Summer Party, in conjunction with exclusive jewellers Chopard, will present An Evening from Las Vegas Live at the Finca la Concepción, on Saturday 30th July 2011. An Evening from Las Vegas will pay homage to the glitz, glamour and incredible music of Las Vegas in its heyday. It will be a glamorous garden party with a seated concert and then a fun-fi lled After Show Party to get everyone dancing. The organizers are fl ying over three exceptional artists to perform the songs of Shirley Bassey, Frank Sinatra and Barry White, under the stars. There will be a 22 piece Big Band Orchestra, a troupe of Vegas dancers and an International DJ for a

the ground. In order to maximize their fundraising drive, they are looking for companies to become charity partners of the event and also will be holding a raffl e where attendees can win luxurious prizes such as two watches from sponsors Chopard. Organizer Caroline Hallett explains, “We’re delighted to be raising money for the Red Cross as part of our event. We believe that we can have a wonderful evening, enjoying great music in stunning surroundings, whilst making a signifi cant contribution to the relief fund and reminding attendees of the plight of those in Japan. We are looking for companies to become charity partners in return for great promotional opportunities and we will be holding a raffl e including two watches from sponsor Chopard, worth over 9,000€. This will be a great opportunity for guests to win these stunning prizes whilst helping others and we hope to raise over 20,000€ for this worthwhile cause.” An Evening from Las Vegas Live will take place on 30th July 2011 at the Finca la Concepción in Marbella and will be a glamorous garden party, concert and After Show Party. To fi nd out about becoming a charity partner of the event or to buy tickets, please visit www.millionairessummerparty.com

About The Millionaires’ Annual White Summer Party

night full of music and excitement. It will be presented by the charismatic Oscar Horacio of “Marbella Te Quiero”.Tickets can be requested via the website www.millionairessummerparty.com for 120€ per ticket, which will include a reception cocktail of Veuve Clicquot champagne and canapés from Goyo.


37CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS and CHARITIES


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

Marlows Fish & Chip Restaurant

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Sunday 31st July 2011

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*Buggies not includedEvening meal & entertainment - 30€Golf only without evening - 45€


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

Have a day out with The ResidentThe Resident, in collaboration with Viajes Transandalucia, would like to invite our readers to take advantage of our special ‘Readers’ Off ers’ on a selection of trips and excursions.As well as discounts on Viajes Transandalucia’s regular trips each month we will also select

Tel.: 952 893 227 or 619 814 233 Fax: 952 893 658 or email [email protected]’t forget these rates are only available when booking direct through the main offi ce (See telephone numbers above)

and you must mention the resident to receive these special prices.

GranadaEvery Wednesday - (lunch optional add 12.00€)The city of charm and mystery was the last Arab stronghold in Spain until conquered by the Christians in 1492.The Alhambra complex is world renowned as the best conserved example of Islamic architecture in Spain. During the walking tour of 2.5 hours the guide will reveal to you the fascinating history of the Alhambra, after which you are free to explore the city.Adults: Normal price 74€ The Resident price 70€ Children: Normal price 58€ The Resident price 54€ (subject to 20€ deposit per person)

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

Fuengirola ZooEvery Tuesday - One of the world’s fi nest, with state of the art facilities, active participation in species conservation. And its in the centre of town! Adults: Normal price 40€ The Resident price 38€ Children: Normal price 32€ The Resident price 30€.

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

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

Gibraltar Rock tour & shoppingYour mini coach will take you on a tour of the Rock. Admission prices to St. Michael’s Caves and the Upper Rock & Barbary Apes are included. The tour fi nishes in Main Street, leaving you time for your duty-free shopping Adults: Normal price 45€ The Resident price 43€ Children: Normal price 35€ The Resident price 33€

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

Gibraltar - Rock the boatCombined Rock tour and Dolphin World. Subject to sailing times, and has less shopping time.Adults: Normal price 70€ The Resident price 66€ Children: Normal price 53€ The Resident price 50€Please note: PASSPORTS REQUIRED FOR ALL GIBRALTAR TRIPS!

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

CordobaEvery Thursday - (lunch optional add 12.00€) - During May Cordoba celebrates its world famous Patios Festival. Our trip on the 12th of May fall within the festival, so book early to avoid disappointment. This elegant city was once the capital of Islamic Spain. As a result of this it boasts the “Mezquita”, one of the most fascinating buildings in the world. This building was the most beautiful and largest mosque outside of the Middle East and is now the cathedral of Cordoba. It is also possible to just wander through the old Jewish Quarter. Adults: Normal price 60€ The Resident price 56€ Children: Normal price 45€ The Resident price 42€. Entrance to Mesquita included.

Spanish Lakes & OrchardsEvery Friday (Lunch optional €12) - Our trip takes us inland, to an old Olive Mill, for a fully guided tour and, when in season, where we see the full olive oil production process. (Light refreshments included.) We then visit an authentic citrus fruit farm of around 17,000 trees where, if in season, we can sample fresh fruit straight from the tree. A tour of the scenic Spanish Lake District follows, via the dramatic El Chorro Gorge, stopping for lunch, before then returning to the coast..Adults: Normal price 46€ The Resident price 44€ Children: Normal price 34€ The Resident price 32€.

TangierEvery Tuesday & Saturday Please note: PASSPORTS REQUIRED!By coach to Tarifa, the fast ferry getting us to North Africa in approximately 35/40 minutes. The tour will include the Caves of Hercules, followed by a typical Moroccan lunch (which includes live music, belly dancing, etc.) After lunch, we escort you to the Medina (old part of town), Souk (shops and market) and Kasbah (fortress), with time for shopping. Our guide will accompany you at all times.Adults: Normal price: 79€ (lunch included) The Resident price: 75€ Children: Normal price 65€ The Resident price 60€.A 24-hour cancellation fee applies to this trip PASSPORT DETAILS REQUIRED WHEN BOOKING

SevilleEvery Friday (lunch optional add 12.00€) - Seville is the capital of Andalucia. One of Seville’s major landmarks is its cathedral minaret “La Giralda”, built in the 12th century and the third largest temple in christianity. Upon arrival, we take a short tour, including a visit to the majestic Plaza de Espana, La Giralda, and the Cathedral. (entrance fee included in price). You will then have free time to explore the city (with optional lunch available). Adults: Normal price 60€ The Resident price 56€ Children: Normal price 45€ The Resident price 42€

a featured excursion at a special price for Resident readers only.You must book directly to take advantage of these off ers. Telephone: 952 893 227 or 619 814 233 or email [email protected]. Don’t forget to mention The Resident or you won’t get the discount!

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